https://www.abc57.com/news/home-invasio ... e-homicide
And the DA found:During the investigation, officers learned the female resident and Ellington had previously been in a relationship.
She told Ellington he was not welcome at the apartment and put his belongings in the trunk of a vehicle. She told police when Ellington called her, she told him his property was in the car and he wasn't welcome at the apartment, reports said.
She told police a short time later, Ellington came over to the apartment and demanded to be let inside. She refused and told him his belonging were in the car.
Fearing for her safety, the woman grabbed her handgun.
Ellington broke the door, came towards her and began hitting her, reports said.
She shot Ellington in self-defense, she told police.
Cops also found the apartment door was splintered and debris from it scattered throughout the apartment. So it's a good idea to lock even flimsy door, as it provides evidence.Witnesses, physical evidence, digital evidence, and forensic evidence showed the shooting was brought about by Ellington's actions and his death was a result of those actions, according to the prosecutor's office.
