St. Petersburg, FL (November 12, 2018) – A 29-year-old man was arrested for second-degree murder in connection with the death of a woman who was struck by a stray bullet. The incident took place in
St. Petersburg on Sunday morning, November 11.
The man who was arrested was identified as Jamel Walker, who is now facing charges in the murder of 38-year-old Aesha Kendrick. At the time of the inciden, Kendrick had been sitting on her porch at 45
th Street South in the Twin Brooks neighborhood. A man shot at a truck that was passing by, which is when the bullet went straight to Kendrick.
Kendrick was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead while there. Several children and other adults were in the home at the time but nobody else was hurt.
Walker is also facing a charge of attempted murder for shooting at the vehicle and is being held in the
Pinellas County Jail.
St. Petersburg Second-Degree Murder Laws
Second-degree murder can carry very heavy penalties under the law in Florida. Anybody who
commits these crimes could be facing up to 30 years in prison and the possibility of the death penalty, as well as a variety of other penalties. Luckily, there are many defenses that one can bring during one of these cases, from justifiable use of force to excusable homicide and more. In some cases, these crimes can even be reduced to a manslaughter charge.
Florida handles murder charges more seriously than most other crimes. These crimes are considered to be extremely violent in nature and you might be viewed as a danger to others in the eyes of the court, which is why you should never handle your case alone. You want to ensure that you have experienced help on your side.
At
Musca Law, we want to ensure that your rights are being protected and that all avenues of defenses are being utilized in your case to bring you the best results. If you have been accused of a serious crime and now you fear the fact that you might be spending time in prison and facing a variety of other penalties, you have options and we want to speak with you immediately. Call us today for more information at (888) 484-5057.
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Disclaimer: As members of the local Naples and broader Florida community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.
