Allen McKinnon
Black male
Age at time: 44
Weapon: unclear
Xanquila McKinnon
Black female
Age at time: 14
Weapon: unclear
Shaneka Frederick
Black female
Age at time: 33
Weapon: knife
Defendant photo: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Case type:
Argument turned violent
Location:
Other Private Property
Initiator:
Unclear
Witnesses:
Unclear
Case year:
2011
Location details: A house near the defendant's home. in Tampa, Hillsborough County, on July 31, 2011
What happened: According to a sheriff's criminal report affidavit, the defendant, Shaneka Frederick, got into a shouting match that culminated with her stabbing two people with a silver pocket knife. The victims were hospitalized. Frederick was charged with two counts of aggravated battery but the sheriff's office provided few details about the case.
The outcome: A motion for immunity based on "stand your ground" was filed on 3/16/2012. The case was dismissed in May.
Investigating agency: Hillsborough 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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Source: Hillsborough County Clerk of Court, Aug. 10, 2011.
Source: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, July 31, 2011.
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Case last updated: Oct. 4, 2012
