Ocala, Florida — Murder charges have been dropped against two men who are cousins after prosecutors say they had a valid claim of self defense.
Ocala police said the incident occurred on January 6 in the 2200 block of SW 2nd Street, Ocala.
Police said when they arrived they found that 21-year-old Patrick “PJ” Stanley, Jr. had been shot in his leg. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
During the investigation, police arrested 20-year-old Jaden Burton and 23-year-old Kamrun Oshea Goffe in connection with the homicide.
Police said the shooting stemmed from a pre-arranged drug deal gone bad.
Prosecutors said that video and witness testimony evidence supports the fact that the men acted in self-defense.
The charges were dropped and the cousins were released from jail on January 12.