Sanford homeowner who fatally shot teen in back wonโt face charges, attorney says
SANFORD, Fla. โ State prosecutors have decided not to file charges against the Sanford homeowner who fatally shot a 17-year-old during an attempted car burglary in May, according to the attorney for the teenโs family. Sanford police said a homeowner on Garrison Drive shot Adrien Green in the middle of the night on May 6. State Attorney Phil Archer said in June he would personally review the case and evidence. State Attorney Phil Archer released a statement Tuesday, saying he will not pursue charges. โThere is no question that this incident is a tragedy with heartbreaking consequences that touch not only the Green family, but our community as a whole.
Fatal shooting of teen suspect in Sanford burglary isnโt clear case of self-defense, lawyer says
SANFORD, Fla. โ A Central Florida defense lawyer said, based on the evidence released so far, the fatal shooting of a teen killed in an apparent burglary in Sanford doesnโt appear to be a clear case of self-defense. The lawyerโs analysis comes one day after the fatal shooting, as friends and loved ones of the teen killed are begging for answers. Attorney Mark OโMara has no connection to the case but said it doesnโt appear to be a clear case of self-defense. OโMara was the defense lawyer for George Zimmerman, who was acquitted in the 2012 fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin. โItโs just really questionable.โOโMara said itโs also important to know how far Green was from the homeowner and more about Greenโs behavior during the encounter.