Nathaniel Gooden Jr.
Black male
Age at time: 24
Weapon: unarmed
Victim photo: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, 2006
Terry Tyrone Davis Jr.
Black male
Age at time: 18
Weapon: gun
Defendant photo: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, 2010
Case type:
Dispute over money/property
Location:
Defendant's Property
Initiator:
Victim
Witnesses:
Yes
Case year:
2010
Location details: 1119 Tangerine St. in Clearwater, Pinellas County, on Aug. 31, 2010
What happened: Terry Tyrone Davis Jr. shot and killed his cousin after a fight over a necklace. The two had argued earlier that day, then Davis went home and got a gun and sent a text message to his girlfriend saying he was going to kill Nathaniel Gooden. Gooden arrived at Davis' house with a group of people. Davis said he was defending himself when he went outside and shot Gooden as Gooden came toward him on his property. The victim did not have a gun.
The outcome: Judge denied motion for immunity. When making his ruling, Circuit Judge Philip J. Federico said "there's no doubt he was going over there to kick his a--." But, he added, "that does not allow you to kill a guy." Davis pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 25 years.
Investigating agency: Clearwater Police
Case decision made by: Judge
Trayvon Martin’s death became controversial because circumstances leading up to the shooting cast doubt on who was to blame. The Tampa Bay Times reviewed other “stand your ground” cases for similar circumstances. The Times relied on available information, some of which may not tell the whole story. When the situation was unclear, that was noted.
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Was the defendant on his or her property? |
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Source: Pinellas County Clerk of Court case progress docket, April 23, 2012.
Source: Tampa Bay Times, Sept. 2, 2010.
Source: Tampa Bay Times, Dec. 31, 2011. Link to original source
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