Tragic Mistake: Missouri Man Arrested for Accidentally Shooting His Mother, Believing She Was an Intruder
OLIVETTE, Mo. – A 25-year-old man from Missouri is facing charges after fatally shooting his mother as she attempted to enter their home. The incident occurred in the St. Louis suburb of Olivette on Thursday morning. According to the attorney representing the accused, Jaylen Johnson, he mistook his mother for an intruder when she approached the back door of their residence at around 7:30 a.m. Johnson’s lawyer, William Goldstein, stated that Johnson immediately called 911 after the shooting and has been deeply distressed since. Tragically, 56-year-old Monica McNichols-Johnson was unable to survive her injuries, despite … Read more