The state attorney announced Monday that Lorincz would be charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of assault after allegedly firing a shot through her front door following a reported dispute with Owens' children. State Attorney William Gladson did not file a second-degree murder charge, despite a push from Owens' family to upgrade the heaviest charge.
"We are deeply disappointed by this decision. All the evidence unequivocally supports the elevation of this charge to second-degree murder. We firmly believe that justice demands nothing less," said attorney Anthony Thomas. "The failure of the prosecutor to charge Susan with what truly reflected her wanton, reckless behavior undermines our ability to even get real accountability. Nevertheless, our resolve remains unwavering, and we will continue to fight." Owens' mother Pamela Dias said her family is "devastated" by the news. How do I explain to AJ's children, my young grand babies, that the loss of their mother's life is still not being taken seriously?" she said. "Only a living, breathing AJ would be true justice, and today’s charge could not be further from that."
35-year Owens, was shot dead through her neighbor’s door in what was described as the culmination of a two-and-a-half-year feud at an apartment complex. Owens had gone to her neighbor’s home after the woman yelled at her children as they played in a nearby lot. The neighbor had also thrown a pair of skates that hit one of the children, the sheriff previously said.