Horatio Lawrence II, a 24-year-old from Antioch, was sentenced to six years in state prison after pleading no contest to manslaughter for the fatal shooting of his sister's boyfriend and his sister. The incident, occurring on September 19, 2021, was initially perceived as a tragic case of misdirected defense during a domestic violence situation. Lawrence's lawyer described the emotional difficulty the family has faced, emphasizing Horatio's intention to protect his sister amid a dangerous circumstance. After spending time in jail and gaining credit for it, Lawrence is currently serving his sentence in the California Rehabilitation Center.
Lawrence's lawyer stated the family has endured significant hardship, acknowledging that Horatio acted in defense of his sister during an ongoing domestic violence situation.
He was initially charged with two counts of murder, which were reduced to a single count of manslaughter as part of a plea deal.
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