Shooting of South Carolina college student who tried to enter wrong house was justified, police say
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Nicholas Donofrio, a University of South Carolina student from Connecticut, was fatally shot on Aug. 26 after he apparently tried to enter the wrong house.
"This is a heartbreaking case for all involved," CPD Chief W.H. "Skip" Holbrook said in a Wednesday statement. "Our lead investigator has diligently worked to gather all the facts surrounding this incident. He has also maintained contact with the Donofrio family throughout the investigation. We at the Columbia Police Department extend our deepest condolences for their immeasurable loss." Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. Email tips to audrey.conklin@fox.com or on Twitter at @audpants.
Police said they determined that Donofrio's death was a justifiable homicide under the Protection of Persons and Property Act based on evidence recovered from the scene, including surveillance video, audio evidence and witness statements.