<body><div>A Miami rapper charged with fatally shooting another artist near the Wynwood Walls took the witness stand in court, claiming she opened fire because she feared she would be killed.Kevhani Hicks is seeking immunity from prosecution under Florida’s "stand your ground" law in connection with the October 2023 shooting that killed fellow artist Demitrie Harris.Surveillance video captured the moments Hicks fired multiple shots at Harris as he crawled away on the street. The chaotic scene continued when Hicks was struck by a car, driven by her manager, as he left the area.During her testimony, Hicks described the events leading up to the shooting, saying she had been visiting music venues in Wynwood that night with her manager and Harris. The three were hoping to advance their careers in the music industry.<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3YJAbB_1GoMSFl700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3YJAbB_1GoMSFl700" width="850" height="478" >But Hicks testified that tensions escalated and at one point she told her manager to calm down. She said he became angry, struck her in the chest, grabbed her shirt and threw her against a car.Hicks claimed the confrontation turned into a physical attack involving both men.According to Hicks, her manager eventually backed away, but Harris continued confronting her and made threats that she interpreted as death threats.Hicks said she managed to get away but heard Harris running behind her.“I felt like I was out of time, so I grabbed my gun as a last resort, turned around and fired,” she testified.<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=22rGCZ_1GoMSFl700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=22rGCZ_1GoMSFl700" width="850" height="478" >When asked why she shot Harris at close range instead of continuing to walk away, Hicks said she did not intend to kill him.“I didn’t want to kill him. I just wanted to protect myself and make sure I wouldn’t die,” she told the court.Harris was killed in the shooting. Hicks’ manager then drove away and struck her with his vehicle.Prosecutors have charged Hicks with second-degree murder, arguing she is criminally responsible for Harris’ death. Hicks maintains that she acted in self-defense.The judge will now decide whether Hicks is entitled to immunity under Florida’s "stand your ground" law. If immunity is granted, the case could be dismissed. Otherwise, Hicks could face a trial.The judge indicated a ruling could come as soon as next week.</div></body>

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A Miami rapper charged with fatally shooting another artist near the Wynwood Walls took the witness stand in court, claiming she opened fire because she feared she would be killed. Kevhani Hicks is seeking immunity from prosecution under Florida’s "stand your ground" law in connection with the October 2023 shooting...

‘I thought he would kill me': Rapper claims self-defense in fatal Wynwood shooting

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A Miami rapper charged with fatally shooting another artist near the Wynwood Walls took the witness stand in court, claiming she opened fire because she fe

‘I thought he would kill me': Rapper claims self-defense in fatal Wynwood shooting

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