Michigan Woman Allegedly Mocked Victim While Claiming Self-Defense
A Michigan woman is facing assault with intent to murder charges after she allegedly shot a man six times and then mocked him while on the phone with a 911 dispatcher.
Darnisha Sanders, 32, of Saginaw, allegedly told police she would have kept shooting if she hadn’t run out of bullets, according to prosecutors.
The alleged incident occurred early Sunday morning at Sanders’ home. Police responded around 3:30 a.m. after Sanders called 911 herself. Prosecutors say she told the dispatcher that a man, whom she has not identified, was “antagonizing” her before she opened fire.
The 42-year-old victim was reportedly hit in the head and body and was hospitalized in critical condition.
According to prosecutors, Sanders showed no remorse for the shooting. She allegedly made fun of the victim for crying and repeatedly stated she wished she hadn’t run out of ammo.
Sanders is charged with assault with intent to murder, discharging a firearm in a building causing injury, and felony firearm.
Her mother, Evelyn Burkes, has started a GoFundMe, claiming the shooting was an act of self-defense after years of domestic abuse, saying, “My child has been involved in an abusive situation since 2017. I need assistance with finding a defense attorney and money towards her bond in regards to this domestic abuse situation that turned into self-defense.”
Police recovered the handgun used in the shooting, which was registered to Sanders.
Sanders was arraigned on Tuesday, and her bond was set at $500,000. Her next court appearance is scheduled for October 10.
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