Man found guilty of killing former Orlando Magic player

Lawrence Dority has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting of former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne. Sentencing is set for August 29. Closing arguments began today in the trial of Lawrence Dority, who is accused of murdering former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne in May 2022. Dority took the stand in his own defense yesterday, aiming to convince the jury that he fired his weapon to protect himself and his family. The jury was shown surveillance video from a townhouse complex where the shooting occurred, capturing the sound of gunshots.Payne’s girlfriend testified that they went to Dority’s home at the request of Dority’s girlfriend, who said the couple had been arguing. Dority claimed he felt threatened upon seeing Payne outside and believed Payne had a gun, prompting him to shoot.During his testimony, Dority was questioned by prosecutors. Investigators noted that Dority retrieved his gun from inside his home and could have remained indoors, as Payne did not have a gun. Both the prosecution and defense rested their cases yesterday, and the jury will soon begin deliberations to determine Dority’s guilt or innocence.

ORLANDO, Fla. —

Lawrence Dority has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting of former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne.

Sentencing is set for August 29.

Closing arguments began today in the trial of Lawrence Dority, who is accused of murdering former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne in May 2022.

Dority took the stand in his own defense yesterday, aiming to convince the jury that he fired his weapon to protect himself and his family.

The jury was shown surveillance video from a townhouse complex where the shooting occurred, capturing the sound of gunshots.

Payne’s girlfriend testified that they went to Dority’s home at the request of Dority’s girlfriend, who said the couple had been arguing.

Dority claimed he felt threatened upon seeing Payne outside and believed Payne had a gun, prompting him to shoot.

During his testimony, Dority was questioned by prosecutors.

Investigators noted that Dority retrieved his gun from inside his home and could have remained indoors, as Payne did not have a gun.

Both the prosecution and defense rested their cases yesterday, and the jury will soon begin deliberations to determine Dority’s guilt or innocence.