A former Circle K clerk was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the manslaughter of Ethan Daniel Escorcio, who was shot during an alleged shoplifting attempt. Carolyn Escorcio, the victim's mother, expressed her grief, describing her son as a compassionate individual who loved art and animals. The incident occurred in July 2020 when Escorcio allegedly attempted to steal cigarettes. The clerk, Wenyong Huang, shot Escorcio in the head during the confrontation. Family members urged the judge to reject Huang's plea deal, arguing that he should have faced murder charges instead.
"Every single day is one of sorrow and heartache. My son, Ethan Daniel Escorcio, was shot and killed while attempting to shoplift cigarettes. Nobody deserves to die like that."
"Huang chose to press the gun to my brother's head and pull the trigger. This is not the actions of someone who was acting in self defense."
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