Killing of Ajike Owens

On June 2, 2023, in Ocala, Florida, Ajike "AJ" Shantrell Owens was shot and killed by a neighbor. The accused is a 58-year-old woman. Owens was knocking on the accused door after altercations occurred between Owen's children and the accused in a field nearby. The accused shot Owens through the door. Police responded to "a trespassing call" when they received another call about a shooting at the same address. They found Owens injured and took her to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.