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Bathroom Line Dispute Ends in Fatal Shooting
7 Feb
Summary
- Man allegedly shot four times after dispute over a line.
- Suspect arrested, charged with second-degree murder.
- Victim's sister advocates for stricter penalties.
In Phoenix, Arizona, a disagreement over a bathroom line at a QuikTrip on January 16 tragically escalated into murder. Danny Kaster, 52, was allegedly shot four times by Deondre Franklin, 25, after Kaster informed Franklin about the queue.
Franklin was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He is currently held on a $1 million bond. Witnesses reported that Franklin became agitated and produced a gun when confronted about the line, leading to the fatal confrontation.
Kaster's sister, Delca Kaster, expressed horror at the violence and is campaigning to change Arizona's law, seeking harsher penalties for second-degree murder. She feels the current maximum sentence of 25 years is insufficient.
Franklin reportedly confessed to his mother, who convinced him to surrender to the police the following day. Delca Kaster attended Franklin's arraignment, noting his apparent lack of remorse. She aims to honor her brother's memory through legislative advocacy.
