A tragic incident occurred in Columbia, South Carolina, in the early hours of Saturday morning, resulting in the untimely death of a 20-year-old college student. According to the police, Nicholas Anthony Donofrio, a student at the University of South Carolina, was fatally shot while mistakenly trying to enter a different home on South Holly Street. He was found lifeless on the front porch, suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body.
The authorities initially responded to a report of a home burglary, which quickly escalated to a report of shots fired. Donofrio’s own residence was located on the same street where the unfortunate incident took place. His parents, who reside in Connecticut, revealed that their son was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity and had recently moved into an off-campus house. However, the fraternity declined to comment on Donofrio’s tragic death.
Described by his parents as an outstanding son, possessing qualities of love, compassion, and all the virtues one would desire in their child, Donofrio’s passing has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew him. His former high school basketball coach, Jimmy Economopoulos, shared his grief, expressing what a smart, engaging, and charismatic young man Donofrio was during his time as the team’s captain.
Prior to attending the University of South Carolina, Donofrio had played basketball for the University of New England. Unfortunately, the identity of the shooter remains unknown, and it is uncertain if any charges will be filed. The police have stated that they will seek guidance from the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office regarding the circumstances surrounding the case.
It is worth noting that South Carolina’s Protection of Persons and Property Act, commonly known as “stand your ground,” allows homeowners to employ deadly force if they reasonably fear imminent danger. In such cases, the person who used deadly force cannot be immediately arrested by law enforcement unless there is clear evidence that the action was unlawful.
This tragic incident adds to the concerning statistics of gun violence in the United States. As of August 28, 2023, the Gun Violence Archive reports that 28,402 people have lost their lives to gun violence this year.
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