Authorities are considering whether to charge an Indiana homeowner who shot and killed Maria Florinda Rios Perez, a house cleaner who allegedly went to the wrong address. Police discovered Perez, 32, dead on the front porch of a home in Whitestown around 7 a.m. Wednesday. Perez was accompanied by her husband, Mauricio Velazquez, who recounted the moment she was shot, stating that he did not realize the severity of the situation until she collapsed into his arms, bleeding. The couple had been working in the cleaning business together for seven months. The family plans to lay her to rest in Guatemala. The identity of the shooter has not been made public, and authorities have turned over the investigation findings to Boone County Prosecutor Kent Eastwood, who emphasized that any decision regarding charges will be complex, particularly given the implications of Indiana's castle doctrine. This law permits the use of reasonable force, including deadly force, against perceived unlawful entry. The case echoes similar incidents in other states and raises significant questions about self-defense laws.
Homeowner Investigated in Fatal Shooting of House Cleaner at Wrong Address
Homeowner Investigated in Fatal Shooting of House Cleaner at Wrong Address
Authorities are examining the shooting of a house cleaner who was killed after mistakenly arriving at the wrong location in Whitestown, Indiana. The homeowner may face charges as investigators sort through the details surrounding the incident.
Maria Florinda Rios Perez, a 32-year-old house cleaner, was fatally shot on the porch of a Whitestown home. Her husband was present during the incident and shared that they had been cleaning homes together for several months. The police are currently considering the implications of Indiana's castle doctrine law before deciding on potential charges against the shooter.
