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Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in October 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Carjacking Attempt Turns Deadly in Clearwater<\/h3>\n
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A Clearwater, Florida, woman shot two men who tried to steal her car. One suspect died. The other now faces a second-degree murder charge.<\/p>\n

Planned Meetup Turns Violent<\/h3>\n

The suspects arranged to meet\u00a0Louise Ornduff<\/strong>\u00a0and her son,\u00a0Kalaeb<\/strong>, in a Bank of America parking lot. They claimed they wanted to discuss buying a\u00a0Nissan Rogue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

However, once they arrived, the situation escalated.
Both suspects were armed. They demanded the keys to the vehicle Kalaeb was driving.<\/p>\n

Suspects Flee \u2014 Shots Fired<\/h3>\n
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After taking the car, the suspects drove off.
At that point, Ornduff fired a single shot with her own weapon.<\/p>\n

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The bullet struck\u00a018-year-old Lasupta Singletary<\/strong>.
17-year-old Jernalen Dreshaw Coleman<\/strong>\u00a0then drove to a nearby hospital.<\/p>\n

Doctors pronounced Singletary dead shortly after arrival, according to\u00a0WFTS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Police Review the Circumstances<\/h3>\n
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Initially, police said they would carefully review the incident.
Investigators focused on timing, distance, and surveillance footage.<\/p>\n

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They also interviewed witnesses.<\/p>\n

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Criminal defense attorney\u00a0Anthony Rickman<\/strong>, who is not connected to the case, explained the process to\u00a0WTVT<\/strong>. He said authorities would determine whether the shooting qualifies as self-defense based on when the shot was fired and how far the car had traveled.<\/p>\n

Charges Filed Against Surviving Suspect<\/h3>\n

Coleman now faces\u00a0second-degree felony murder<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0armed robbery<\/strong>\u00a0charges.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors filed the murder charge because the death occurred during the commission of a felony.
Both suspects also had prior criminal histories.<\/p>\n

Clearwater Police Deputy Chief\u00a0Eric Gandy<\/strong>\u00a0addressed the case, noting that their background and actions during the armed robbery spoke to their character.<\/p>\n

Public Reaction Floods Social Media<\/h3>\n

Meanwhile, public response poured in online.
Many readers praised the mother\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n

Several commenters said she did what she had to do to protect herself and her son. Others argued that violent crime has pushed citizens to the breaking point.<\/p>\n

Some expressed frustration with repeat offenders. Others said honest people are tired of being targeted and feel forced to defend themselves.<\/p>\n

A Case That Continues to Spark Debate<\/h3>\n

For now, the investigation has moved forward.
One suspect is dead. The other awaits trial.<\/p>\n

The case continues to fuel debate over self-defense, crime, and accountability in Florida.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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