Jason Granich
White male
Age at time: 29
Weapon: unarmed
Victim photo: Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Francis Webster
White male
Age at time: 30
Weapon: unarmed
Victim photo: Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Daniel John Metevier
White male
Age at time: 30
Weapon: gun
Defendant photo: Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Case type:
Fight at bar/party
Location:
Victim's Home
Initiator:
Unclear
Witnesses:
Yes
Case year:
2006
Location details: In the home of one of the victims. in Casselberry, Seminole County, on Jan. 15, 2006
What happened: Maitland police officer Daniel John Metevier was off duty when he shot and wounded two people at a party, claiming he feared for his life. The men were playing poker at Francis Webster's house and refused to let Metevier join the game. The argument escalated and Jason Granich chased Metevier out of the house. Witnesses heard a gun shot and found Granich outside with a bullet wound. Webster took up the chase and Metevier shot him too before Webster managed to wrestled him to the ground. Both shooting victims survived. Metevier told investigators he had recently undergone knee surgery and was unable to defend himself without the gun, according to reports in the Orlando Sentinel.
The outcome: Prosecutors dropped two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm that had been brought against Metevier.
Investigating agency: Seminole 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: Miami Herald, Jan. 17, 2006.
Source: Orlando Sentinel, May 11, 2006.
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