CHICAGO — A former Chicago police officer has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of her husband, also a Chicago police officer, during a domestic dispute, CBS News Chicago reported.
Jacqueline Villasenor was sentenced on May 27 to 2,338 days, just over six years and four months, in prison for the killing of 44-year-old German Villasenor. With credit for 1,162 days already served, much of it while on electronic monitoring, her attorney said she is expected to serve seven additional days in custody. She was also sentenced to one year of parole.
The incident occurred on November 2, 2021, inside the couple’s bedroom at their home. Prosecutors said the two were arguing about a recent affair when Jacqueline Villasenor, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, grabbed her gun and said she would take her own life. As her husband attempted to intervene, the couple struggled over the firearm, which discharged, striking German Villasenor in the chest.
The couple’s teenage son, who was in the home at the time, heard the gunshot. Prosecutors said he found his father bleeding and his mother performing CPR.
Following the plea, defense attorney Tim Grace described the situation as a tragic domestic crisis.
“Jacqueline produced a weapon, and she was with intent to harm herself. Her husband, a great police officer, attempted to stop her,” Grace said.
Grace emphasized that the shooting was not premeditated but rather the result of a moment of emotional trauma and instability.
Jacqueline Villasenor was taken into custody following her plea.
