World enews: Man found guilty of shooting dead dog walker with AK-47 in ‘rage-motivated mission for respect’

A man has been found guilty of killing a dog walker and severely injuring her boyfriend over two years ago following a dispute concerning their dog relieving itself outside the man’s apartment.

A Denver, Colorado jury found Michael Close guilty of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, and two counts of first-degree assault, following the death of Isabella Thallas, 9News reported.

Close’s sentencing has been scheduled for 4 November. The 38-year-old pled not guilty by reason of insanity following the fatal 10 June 2020 incident.

The shooting took place in the Ballpark District in downtown Denver when an AK-47 was used to gun down Ms Thallas, who had just turned 21. The two dozen bullets coming from an apartment window were also aimed at her boyfriend Darian Simon.

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