So frightened that he opened the door. What will the new White Mayor Do? From [HERE] A family burying its 19-year-old daughter today is asking for patience as investigators determine whether to file charges against the racist suspect who shot her on his porch, claiming he thought she was an intruder.

McBride's family members have said they believe the young Black woman's cell phone battery died after the car crash early Saturday and she was seeking help from the white homeowner, who police have not identified.

The Detroit Free Press reported Thursday that the homeowner told police that he thought the young woman was trying to rob him and that he accidentally discharged his shotgun. Police said McBride was shot in the face - the back of the head. The unidentified white man has not been charged. 

The nearly three hour services for Renisha McBride was held today at House of Prayers & Praise Cathedral, 16520 Wyoming, on Detroit’s west side. McBride was shot early Saturday. McBride’s family members said they believe she died as a result of racism. Police said the investigation continues, but there is no indication that race had anything to do with the shooting.

“It’s very, very, very hard to believe that it was an accident when the gun is in her face and it goes off accidentally,” attorney Gerald Thurswell, who represents McBride’s family, said outside the church just before the funeral started. “Somebody had to have their finger on the trigger. He was in a safe place — he was in his house and he didn’t have to open the door. He could’ve called 911 to protect himself. And if she was seeking help, he could’ve called 911 to get her help.”

Thurswell and family spokesman and community activist Ron Scott said the family has “confidence” in Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, who is investigating the case with the Dearborn Heights Police Department.

Scott said people should restrain themselves from comparing the situation to the shooting of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin, who was gunned down by a neighborhood watchman in Florida.

“I think it’s very premature to put it in that context [of a white supremacy system],” Scott said. “I think this is an unfortunate incident that happened. ...We’re sure that the investigation will reveal exactly what it was. I think emotions run high. What we do know is that a 19-year-old girl is dead. And we know that it’s something that possibly could have been avoided. We’ll find out more about the specifics in term of this gentleman — what motivations were there — as time goes on.”