Kelly Darish, a 50-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida, tragically lost her life on January 24, 2018, following a violent altercation. On the night of January 20, 2018, Kelly Darish was at her home on 23rd Street when an argument over $10 escalated into a fatal shooting. Witnesses reported that Darish was arguing with an unknown man about the money when she asked Kenneth Russell, who was in the kitchen, to intervene. The situation quickly turned violent, and gunshots were heard.
Darish was found bleeding profusely from a gunshot wound to her thigh, while Russell sustained gunshot wounds to his right bicep and right leg. Both were transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where Darish succumbed to her injuries.
The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Darroll Bugg, fled the scene in a maroon 1999 Dodge Ram van. Witnesses who had seen Bugg's face were able to identify him in a photo lineup, leading to his arrest on January 23, 2018. Bugg was charged with second-degree murder and aggravated battery. The case proceeded to trial, and on June 5, 2019, a jury found Bugg guilty of manslaughter with a firearm and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm. He was subsequently sentenced to 75 years in prison.
Kelly Darish, who was also known as Kelly Lee Foley Darish, was remembered by her family as a caring and sweet person who would do anything for anyone. Her death left a profound impact on her loved ones, who struggled to comprehend how a dispute over such a small amount of money could lead to such a senseless act of violence.
