Alameda County prosecutors have dropped murder charges against realtor Terryan McDowell, who fatally shot Darnell Parker at the apartment of a mutual romantic partner. McDowell claimed self-defense, stating Parker unexpectedly arrived and refused to leave. The weapon was registered to McDowell, and he fled the scene due to fear. Prosecutors determined they could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. Parker's mother expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation, emphasizing the need for accountability despite the case dismissal.
"Prosecutors dropped the charges against Terryan McDowell, who shot Darnell Parker, concluding they could not convince a jury it was not self-defense."
"McDowell maintained he acted in self-defense when Parker unexpectedly arrived at the woman's apartment, and the weapon used was legally registered to him."
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