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Tennessee shooting of man hidden under bed wasn't premeditated
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Key Points:
- Kendra Scott, a Memphis woman, is charged with first-degree murder and firearm use in the shooting death of 20-year-old Rodderius Morton, who was found hiding under her 13-year-old daughter's bed.
- Scott's defense attorney argues the shooting was an impulsive act driven by raw emotion, not premeditated murder, and suggests the case may result in lesser charges such as voluntary manslaughter or self-defense.
- A juvenile witness indicated Morton was invited into the home, and police are investigating the events leading up to the shooting, including a neighbor's report of Scott admitting to the shooting.
- Morton was described by a former teacher as a special needs individual, with the teacher expressing sorrow over the incident but acknowledging Morton's inappropriate behavior with a minor.
- Scott's attorney maintains that her prior warnings about protecting her children will not negatively impact her defense, and Scott is scheduled for a court appearance next month.
