Summary
A homeowner in Indiana, Curt Andersen, is charged with voluntary manslaughter for shooting a cleaning crew member who mistakenly arrived at his house, resulting in her death. The prosecutors concluded that the state's "stand your ground" law does not apply to his actions. The deceased, Maria Florinda Rios Perez, leaves behind four children, and her husband is trying to arrange for her burial in Guatemala.
Key Facts
- Curt Andersen is charged with voluntary manslaughter for shooting Maria Florinda Rios Perez.
- The incident occurred when Perez mistakenly went to the wrong house in Whitestown, Indiana.
- Andersen's actions do not fall under Indiana's "stand your ground" law, according to prosecutors.
- Maria Perez was shot through the door and found dead on the front porch.
- Her husband was present during the incident and plans to return her body to Guatemala for burial.
- Perez leaves behind four children, including an infant about to turn one year old.
- Stand-your-ground laws in the U.S. allow people to use deadly force if threatened, but these laws did not apply here.
- Similar shooting incidents have occurred in other U.S. states, drawing public attention.
