Marcus Samuel
Black male
Age at time: 25
Weapon: gun
Terry McKeliver
Black male
Age at time: 24
Weapon: gun
Case type:
Argument turned violent
Location:
Public
Initiator:
Unclear
Witnesses:
Yes
Case year:
2012
Location details: Sportsman Park basketball courts near Andrew Lutheran Church in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, on March 14, 2012
What happened: After a fight on the basketball courts, both men ran to their cars to get weapons. Terry McKeliver said the other man aimed his gun first, so he shot, killing 25-year-old Margate resident Marcus Samuel. McKeliver drove away. When police stopped his car, they found marijuana in his passenger's lap.
The outcome: Police did not arrest McKeliver. Investigation continues.
Case decision made by: Police
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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Was the defendant on his or her property? |
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Did someone witness the attack? |
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Was there physical evidence? |
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Source: Stuart News, March 17, 2012.
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Case last updated: Oct. 4, 2012
