Missouri Man Charged After Fatally Shooting Mother Mistaken for Intruder

The tragic incident occurred in Olivette, Missouri, when Jaylen Johnson mistakenly believed his mother was an intruder trying to enter their home.

Jaylen Johnson, 25, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action following the fatal shooting of his mother, Monica McNichols-Johnson, 56.
The incident took place around 7:30 a.m. on March 7 at their home in Olivette, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.
Johnson's attorney stated that he believed his mother was an intruder when she attempted to enter the house through the back door, which was unusual.
Johnson, a former college football player with no prior criminal history, kept a gun for protection after being robbed at gunpoint in the past.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and Johnson is currently being held on a $100,000 bond.