Ritch’s ordeal
The report indicates that an incident took place around 9.20pm last Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona. Alejandro Samplina, 32, was allegedly shot and killed by Shannon Ritch. Ritch informed officers that Samplina had a knife that he used to chase Shannon, with the MMA fighter responding by firing one round at him with his gun. Samplina would later succumb to his injuries after being rushed to hospital.
“Ritch was able to retrieve his handgun from the open door of his vehicle. Samplina proceeded to walk towards Ritch with the knife in a threatening manner. In response, Ritch fired one round, striking Samplina,” Phoenix Police Sgt. Mayra Reeson said.
Quotes via FOX 10 Phoenix
Ritch stayed at the scene to provide police with “a self-defense claim consistent with witnesses and surveillance video”. The footage will now be sent to Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, where it will be reviewed.
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