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Early Morning Condo Dispute in Lake Mary Ends in Fatal Shooting; Self-Defense Claimed

LAKE MARY, Fla. — A late-night dispute at a local condominium complex led to a violent altercation early Saturday, resulting in the shooting of two individuals. Authorities from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene at the Notting Hill condominiums shortly after 2 a.m. following reports of gunfire. On arrival, law enforcement officers found a man and woman suffering from gunshot wounds. The male victim, whose injuries proved fatal, was transported to …

Fatal Self-Defense Shooting at Lake Mary Condo Leaves One Dead, Another Injured

Lake Mary, FL — A shooting at a condominium complex in Lake Mary resulted in the death of one person and left another injured in what authorities believe was an act of self-defense, local law enforcement officials said Thursday. The incident unfolded in the early afternoon at the complex, where deputies arrived to find one person deceased and another wounded. The injured individual was promptly transported to a nearby hospital; details about their condition remain …

Suspect in Custody After Fatal Shooting in Lake Mary Apartment Complex

Lake Mary, Fla. — A quiet evening at a local apartment complex was shattered by gunfire late Wednesday, which resulted in the death of a man and the swift arrest of a suspect who is believed to have known him, officials reported. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies were dispatched to the Sun Lake Apartments on Sun Lake Circle around 11:20 p.m. following reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, they discovered a …

Partner of Kitty Genovese, Mary Ann Zielonko, Passes Away at 85

“New York, New York – Mary Ann Zielonko, the partner of Kitty Genovese who gained national attention after her tragic murder, has passed away at the age of 85,” Zielonko, who was by Genovese’s side during the infamous attack in 1964, died in a Manhattan hospital after battling a long illness. She dedicated her life to advocating for victims of crime and working towards creating safer communities. Her legacy will forever be tied to the …

Mary Yoder Sentenced to 42 Years for Role in Death of 4-Year-Old Son

A LaPorte County woman has been sentenced to 42 years in prison for her involvement in the death of her 4-year-old son, Judah Morgan. Mary Yoder plead guilty to neglect of a dependent and domestic battery, leading to her sentencing for a case that ended tragically for the young child. The victim, Judah Morgan, was subjected to torture and abuse by his father, resulting in his death. Despite being aware of the abuse, Yoder failed …