Stand Your Ground Shooting: Was He a Reasonable Person
By Gregory Kielma
Manatee County man claims ‘Stand Your Ground’ in car crash turned shooting
Manatee County man claims ‘Stand Your Ground’ in car crash turned shooting
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla.
Says Firearms instructor Gregg Kielma, "was Jordan Glanz a reasonable person? What did Jordan do right and do wrong, if anything. Jordans now hangs in the balance of the prosecutor and jury. Read the article and let me know your thoughts. Let's take a look at what is currently known.
Jordan Glanz, the Manatee County man
who allegedly fatally shot a man and fled the scene back in July, claims he acted in self-defense.
The shooting occurred on July 10. Officials say the incident began with an argument that broke out in a parking lot after a vehicle accident.
Deputies say Deondrick Anderson, 49, and Jordan Glanz, 27, got into a car crash in the parking lot of the Oneco Rose Bar off Cortez Road in Bradenton.
Anderson reportedly, in a “hostile, aggressive demeanor,” loudly demanded Glanz’s insurance information. This while a crowd of pedestrians gathered in the area. Glanz heard someone in the crowd yell “get that cracker” or “kill that cracker.”
According to the report, Anderson “rapidly escalated” his aggressive behavior by punching the still seated Glanz in the face several times.
In fear for his life, Glanz drew his gun and shot Anderson one time to stop the attack. Glanz then left the scene and called 911 shortly thereafter to seek medical treatment and report the incident.
Anderson was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries.
Based on witness testimony and other evidence, Glanz was arrested for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
After Anderson died, deputies filed to upgrade the charges to second-degree murder.