why did Bertha Franklin shoot Sam Cooke?

Bertha Franklin shot Sam Cooke on December 11, 1964, during an incident at a motel in Los Angeles. Cooke had allegedly tried to force his way into her room after she refused to let him in, leading to a confrontation. Franklin claimed she shot him in self-defense, believing he was attempting to attack her. The circumstances surrounding the shooting have been the subject of speculation and controversy ever since.