Allen Frank Lashier
White male
Age at time: 37
Weapon: unarmed
Charles Schiefer
White male
Age at time: 46
Weapon: gun
Case type:
Neighborhood dispute
Location:
Defendant's Home
Initiator:
Victim
Witnesses:
Unclear
Case year:
2009
Location details: Cape Canaveral in Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, on Jan. 01, 2009
What happened: Allen Lashier walked up to Charles W. Schiefer's garage to talk to him because Lashier's kids said Schiefer was harassing them. As the quarrel escalated, Schiefer pulled a gun from his waistband and pointed it at Lashier. Schiefer told investigators he felt threatened because Lashier was screaming at him. Lashier quickly retreated and was not injured. No shots were fired.
The outcome: Charles Schiefer was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm Jan. 27, 2009. His lawyer filed a "stand your ground" motion for immunity and it was granted by the judge in March 2010.
Investigating agency: Brevard County Sheriff
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: Brevard County Clerk of Courts case information, March 12, 2010.
Source: Brevard County Sheriff's Office case report, Jan. 1, 2009.
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