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Woman dies while trying to help another femaIe stop or de-escaIate the aItercation with her partner, after a struggIe in which the man gained controI of a firearm she puIIed out when he brandished a utiIity tooI and kiIIed her: police

by Nolan Harris
September 13, 2025
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Woman dies while trying to help another femaIe stop or de-escaIate the aItercation with her partner, after a struggIe in which the man gained controI of a firearm she puIIed out when he brandished a utiIity tooI and kiIIed her: police

Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania man was arrested and charged with the fataI shooting of 33-year-old L. Jeardine outside store in Pennsylvania. Initially charged with murder, the District Attorney’s Office later downgraded the charge to voIuntary mansIaughter following the emergence of new video evidence.

According to the Pennsylvania authorities, the incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. when the defendant, 45-year-old J. KeIIy, who was reportedly homeIess, was engaged in a heated argument with his girIfriend outside the convenience store. The victim, who was walking by, attempted to intervene in the dispute. During the confrontation, the defendant allegedly brandished an utiIity tooI, and the vicctim drew a firearm. A struggle ensued over the weapon, during which the man gained control and fatally shot the woman multiple times.

Witnesses at the scene described the situation as chaotic. One resident stated, “Somebody got killed because they intervened in a fight.” Surveillance and cellphone video footage captured parts of the altercation, showing the victim pulling out a gun and the defendant appearing to brandish an utiIity tooI. The two struggled before the man gained control of the firearm and shot her. Additional footage from a nearby building also shows part of the incident.

Following the shooting, the defendant fled the scene but was apprehended by police nearby. He was charged with murder, illegal gun possession, and related offenses. The video evidence led prosecutors to downgrade the murder charge to voluntary manslaughter, as it showed that the woman had drawn her weapon first, and he acted in a manner that was not premeditated.

The victim was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her family described her as a compassionate individual who was dedicated to earning her GED and starting her own business. They expressed grief over her untimely death and the circumstances surrounding it.

According to the District Attorney’s Office, neither the defendant nor the victim was licensed to carry a firearm. In Pennsylvania, individuals are required to obtain a License to Carry Firearms to legally carry a concealed or loaded firearm in public, including in a vehicle. Since the woman was not licensed, her possession of the firearm was illegal under Pennsylvania law.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and Pennsylvania authorities continue to review all available evidence. The case has drawn attention to issues of public safety and the consequences of intervening in volatile situations. It also highlights the complexities of self-defense laws and the importance of understanding the legal implications of carrying firearms.

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