Stand Your Ground in Venice Florida | Tampa News

In a tense July incident in Venice, Florida, Terry Lee Murphy allegedly kicked down a door and threatened a resident with a weapon before a deadly struggle erupted. The resident fired three shots in self-defense — shots that ultimately killed Murphy. Security footage backed up the resident’s account, and after a thorough investigation, Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law led the State Attorney’s Office to dismiss charges. Police confirmed their impartial probe, leaving behind a tragic but legally resolved case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c066371ed416e7b