Tragedy struck on Saturday as a 20-year-old student from the University of South Carolina, Nicholas Anthony Donofrio, lost his life in a heartbreaking incident. Donofrio, originally from Connecticut, had recently embarked on his sophomore year at the university.
The unfortunate incident occurred when Donofrio mistakenly attempted to enter the wrong residence on the street where he lived. In a tragic misunderstanding, he was perceived as a potential burglar by the homeowner and met with a fatal gunshot, as reported by the Columbia Police Department.
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This heartbreaking event unfolded shortly before 2 a.m. on the same street where Donofrio resided. The preliminary information provided by the police suggests that Donofrio, in his confusion, entered the incorrect house, leading to the tragic outcome.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Donofrio lifeless on the front porch, having sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, with the police refraining from disclosing the identity of the person responsible for the fatal shot.
This tragic occurrence comes as the fall semester at the University of South Carolina was just beginning. In light of the devastating loss, university officials have initiated efforts to provide support and resources to those affected by this tragedy, emphasizing that assistance is readily available to all students.
Authorities are actively collaborating with the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Columbia to comprehensively examine the circumstances surrounding this heart-wrenching incident.
This news was first reported at ABC News.
