Washington mother's final moments captured on horrific 911 call: "He's got a gun!"
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Key Points:
- On January 2, 2022, Gloria Choi made a desperate 911 call reporting her boyfriend, Billy Rickman, was following her with a gun; she was later found shot multiple times and died at a hospital shortly after.
- Rickman had a history of abusive behavior toward Gloria, including stalking, harassment, drug use, and physical violence, and had violated a court-issued no-contact order prior to the murder.
- Despite multiple reports and evidence against Rickman, including surveillance footage and detailed complaints from Gloria, law enforcement failed to locate or arrest him before the killing, leading to criticism and a wrongful death lawsuit against the Lakewood Police Department.
- Rickman was apprehended in California days after the murder, charged with aggravated first-degree murder, and found guilty by a jury in November 2023; he was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
- The case highlighted systemic failures in handling domestic violence cases, with experts and Gloria’s family advocating for better police response to protect victims and prevent foreseeable tragedies.
