William Kuch
White male
Age at time: 23
Weapon: unarmed
Victim photo: Pasco County Sheriff's Office, 2009
Gregory Allan Stewart
White male
Age at time: 32
Weapon: gun
Defendant photo: Pasco County Sheriff's Office
Case type:
Trespassing
Location:
Defendant's Property
Initiator:
Victim
Witnesses:
No
Case year:
2009
Location details: In the defendant's yard at 3239 Golden Eagle Drive in Land O'Lakes in Wesley Chapel, Pasco County, on Aug. 01, 2009
What happened: William Kuch was unarmed and drunk when he wandered up to Gregory Stewart's door about 5 a.m. in August 2009. When he tried to open the door, Stewart warned him off. When he came back and tried again, Stewart pointed a gun at him. Kuch allegedly said he needed a light and that he wasn't afraid. Stewart said Kuch then moved toward him, so he fired. Kuch recovered and Stewart faced no criminal action.
The outcome: The Pasco County Sheriff's Office originally arrested Stewart on aggravated battery charges, but the prosecutors declined to prosecute.
Investigating agency: Pasco County Sheriff
Case decision made by: Prosecutor
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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Did someone witness the attack? |
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Was there physical evidence? |
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Source: Tampa Tribune, Oct. 31, 2009.
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