Florida Man Cleared of Charges in Stand Your Ground Case

AmmoLand ^ | January 6, 2025 | Dean Weingarten

[marktwain]

On December 27, 2024, a judge finally dismissed murder charges against Edward Druzolowski. Druzolowski, aged 78, had shot and killed a violent felon, Brian Ford, 42, who was a neighbor. Ford had approached him with a chainsaw and threatened him on September 17, 2023, more than a year previously. The incident happened on Druzolowski’s property in Volusia County, Florida.

Durzolowski was covered by Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. Why did it take so long for the judge to dismiss the charges? The incident appeared to be a case of self-defense by an elderly man against a violent felon.

Druzolowski may have made misstatements when he was talking to police officers early on. Early stories did not mention that Ford had a chainsaw or that he had threatened Druzolowski. Early reports published on September 18, 2023, claimed Druzolowski said the opposite. From Fox35orlando:

Druzolowski said he thought his neighbor would leave his property after he pointed the gun and told him to leave. He said he had the gun for his protection and that he felt safer with it, but also noted that his neighbor did not have anything in his hands – weapons or otherwise – and did not threaten to harm or kill him.

Druzolowski was reported to have said he believed his revolver had two empty chambers, and the second pull of the trigger would also be a “click.” Instead, it was a “boom”.

Two days later, it was reported Ford’s son, eight years old, who was at the scene of the shooting, had told police officers a different version of events. The son said his father had told Druzolowski he would cut off Druzolowski’s head with a chainsaw. The son said the chainsaw was not running at the time. The chainsaw and two knives were found

[marktwain]

If you have not prepared for the aftermath of a self-defense shooting, you may make serious mistakes.

Do not give a detailed statement to police without representation.

[Repeat Offender]

Druzolowski was reported to have said he believed his revolver had two empty chambers, and the second pull of the trigger would also be a “click.” Instead, it was a “boom”.

The two loudest sounds in the world - “click” when it should’ve went “bang,” and “bang” when it should’ve went “click.”

[cpdiii]

Always remember, talk to the police after you talk to your lawyer and have him at your side to prevent you from saying something stupid.

[FreedomPoster]

“I was shooting to stop a threat to my life. I don’t wish to say anything else until my attorney is present.”

[Hatteras]

Good news for Florida Man.... for a change.

[Ikeon]

Man with a verifiable violent criminal history, threatening to " cut off " a 71 y.o.'s head with a chainsaw while standing in the man's yard. Is shot an killed by the senior. The man's own son told the police his dad threatened the old guy.

And thug mom says she wants justice. Calls the old man a murderer. White people are nuts

[Candor7]

Do not give a detailed statement to police without representation. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Exactly right.

Penny made the same mistake in New York City.

[bk1000]

“ Do not give a detailed statement to police without representation. ”

I was in fear of my life. I’d like to be taken to a hospital.

[quilterdebbie]

The kid did good!

[Lurker]

Don’t talk to cops in these situations.

Period.

L

[wbarmy]

The two loudest sounds in the world - “click” when it should’ve went “bang,” and “bang” when it should’ve went “click.”

I have been on a range when I heard the click as I was preparing to qualify. And I heard the bang at a gun clearing station in Eagle Base in Bosnia when a lieutenant "cleared" his 9mm. Everyone turned around at that sound.

[Vaquero]

Give minimal info to police before you LAWYERUP