Jordan Russell Davis
Black male
Age at time: 17
Weapon: unarmed
Michael David Dunn
White male
Age at time: 45
Weapon: gun
unharmed
Defendant photo: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Case type:
Argument turned violent
Location:
Parking Lot
Initiator:
Defendant
Witnesses:
Yes
Case year:
2012
Location details: Gate Gas Station parking lot in Jacksonville, Duval County, on Nov. 23, 2012
What happened: Michael David Dunn pulled into a gas station parking lot next to a black SUV with tinted windows and loud music. He asked Jordan Davis, a passenger in the back seat, to turn the music down. There were words exchanged and Dunn pulled out a gun and shot at the SUV, at least, eight times. Dunn said he fired in self-defense because he saw a shotgun and didn't know how many people were in the SUV. He also said he didn't think he hit anyone so he just left the scene and drove 159 miles to his home in Brevard County. Davis was hit twice and killed. No one else in the SUV was injured and no weapons were found at the scene. Dunn was arrested the following day and charged with murder and attempted murder.
The outcome: A "stand your ground" motion is expected. Trial is pending.
Investigating agency: Jacksonville 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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Case last updated: Dec. 17, 2012
