A Florida woman who fatally shot her neighbor has been granted bond, but not without controversy. The shooting took place in Ocala on June 1st, and the victim was identified as a Black man. According to an affidavit, the woman had hurled racial slurs at the victim’s children in the past.

The accused shooter was granted bond of $154,000, despite objections from the victim’s family. The judge cited the woman’s lack of criminal history and her ties to the community as reasons for granting bond.

However, the victim’s family believes she should remain behind bars, citing the alleged hate speech she had directed at their children. The family also expressed concern that the woman could be a danger to others in the community.

The shooting reportedly took place after a heated argument between the neighbors. The accused shooter claims that she feared for her life and shot through a closed door, hitting the victim. 911 calls revealed chaos and panic in the moments before and after the shooting.

The case has sparked outrage and calls for justice from local activists and community members. The accused shooter is expected to face charges of second-degree murder.