Homeowner who fatally shot student Nick Donofrio as he tried to get into home was justified, police say

31 Aug 2023 • 8:13 AM MYT
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The homeowner who shot and killed a University of South Carolina student who tried to enter the wrong property on his street near campus was justified, say police.

Nick Donofrio, 20, died in the early hours of Saturday morning after he banged and kicked at the front door of the wrong house and was shot when he broke a window, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Police said that the shooter legally owned the gun and was protected by the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law and no charges will be filed.