Willie Chester
Black male
Age at time: 53
Weapon: unarmed
Victim photo: Florida Department of Corrections
Dan Daley
White male
Age at time: 60
Weapon: gun
Case type:
argument turned violent
Location:
Public
Initiator:
Victim
Witnesses:
Yes
Case year:
2012
Location details: outside victim's duplex in Ocala, Marion County, on Feb. 04, 2012
What happened: Dan Daley went to Willie Chester's duplex to complain about Chester's dog barking too much. A verbal altercation ensued, but Daley turned and walked away. According to Ocala.com, Chester ran into the street, confronted Daley and began beating him. Daley shot Chester as many as six times, fatally wounding him.
The outcome: State attorney's ruled that Chester was the aggressor and that the shooting was justified.
Investigating agency: Marion county
Case decision made by: prosecutors
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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Case last updated: Oct. 12, 2012
