ST. CLOUD, FLA. — Police in St. Cloud said a woman mistook her daughter for an intruder, fatally shooting her late Tuesday night.
Investigators said the woman was asleep in her bed when she thought someone had broken into her house and was quickly approaching her.
According to police, the homeowner fired one round at the subject, who was later identified as the homeowner’s 27-year-old daughter. The victim was taken to Osceola Regional Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
“It’s shocking, I tell you that much,” said neighbor Harry Morris.
St. Cloud police officials said they aren’t releasing the names of the mother or daughter since a person in their household is in law enforcement and Florida law permits the withholding of identities in such cases
Source: WESH