D'Angelo Marrero
White male
Age at time: 21
Weapon: unarmed
Victim photo: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Shawn Aaron Penn
White male
Age at time: 21
Weapon: none
Defendant photo: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Case type:
Fight at bar/party
Location:
Public
Initiator:
Unclear
Witnesses:
Yes
Case year:
2012
Location details: Sidewalk curb outside a club in Tampa, Hillsborough County, on Jan. 07, 2012
What happened: Police had just broken up one fight in the wee hours of the morning near Club Czar in Ybor City when they saw a nearby brawl in which Shawn Penn kicked D'Angelo Marrero multiple times in the head and torso while Marrero was on the ground engaged with three other combatants. During the melee, officers breaking up the fight saw a pistol on the ground. Although it was Penn's legally-owned weapon, Penn did not use it and was not sure how it came out of its holster. Penn was charged with battery on Marrero and resisting arrest without violence.
The outcome: "Stand your ground" motion has been filed but there is no hearing on the docket. Penn pleaded no contest to both charges in May of 2012.
Investigating agency: Tampa Police
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, Jan. 7, 2012.
Source: Tampa Police Department, Jan. 7, 2012.
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Case last updated: Oct. 4, 2012
