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A former school soccer participant unintentionally shot and killed his mom on the house they shared in Missouri as a result of he suspected she was an intruder when she tried to enter by means of the again door, his lawyer mentioned.
Jaylen Johnson, 25, was charged with voluntary manslaughter and armed felony motion in reference to the loss of life of his mom, 56-year-old Monica Johnson-McNichols, Olivette police mentioned in a information launch. His bail was set at $100,000.
Johnson’s lawyer, William Goldstein, informed the St. Louis Submit-Dispatch that Johnson wrongly believed his mom was an intruder when she tried to enter their house in Olivette, Missouri, round 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
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Jaylen Johnson, 25, was charged with voluntary manslaughter and armed felony motion in reference to the unintended loss of life of his mom. (Olivette Police Division)
“He hasn’t stopped crying,” Goldstein mentioned.
Johnson’s girlfriend tried lifesaving efforts on his mom, as did paramedics after they arrived on the house, however Johnson-McNichols was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
Goldstein mentioned Johnson instantly referred to as 911 after capturing his mom, including that he has been distraught for the reason that incident.
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Jaylen Johnson mistakenly thought his mom was an intruder when she tried to enter their house. (Olivette Police)
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Johnson, a former school soccer participant who’s employed and has no felony historical past, stored a gun for defense after beforehand being robbed at gunpoint.
“It is simply tragic,” Goldstein informed FOX 2 St. Louis. “Jaylen cherished his mom, and his mom cherished him.”
The incident continues to be underneath investigation.
