Officials rule Coralville woman was acting in self-defense in June shooting that killed man

Michelle Jenkins-Robertson will not face charges for fatally shooting Mason Edwards in June, as the Johnson County Attorney's Office confirmed she acted in self-defense. Edwards, 27, was shot twice in the chest after allegedly forcing his way into Jenkins-Robertson's home and assaulting her. A toxicology report indicated he had a blood alcohol concentration of . 230 at the time of the incident. Jenkins-Robertson, 28, had a documented history of domestic violence with Edwards, leading her to keep a firearm nearby for protection.

The attorney's office found no evidence to dispute the justification for her use of force, citing Iowa code section 704. 2A on justifiable deadly force. Jenkins-Robertson called 911 immediately after the shooting and admitted to firing the weapon. This case underscores the legal complexities and implications of self-defense claims in domestic violence scenarios. Edwards is survived by two daughters, highlighting the tragic consequences of such incidents.