Deondrick Anderson, a 49-year-old Black man from the Bradenton, Florida, area, died in July 2024 from a gunshot wound sustained during an altercation that began with a minor traffic accident. His death led to a murder charge that was later dismissed under the state's self-defense laws.
The incident occurred around 11:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in the parking lot of the Oneco Rose Bar on Cortez Road West in Manatee County.
Anderson and another driver, 27-year-old Jordan Glanz, were involved in a minor vehicle collision. An argument broke out, and Anderson approached Glanz’s truck, reportedly wanting to exchange insurance information without involving the police. According to court records, the situation escalated after Glanz’s girlfriend became involved. A witness told investigators they saw Glanz spit in Anderson’s face, after which punches were exchanged. Glanz then fired a single shot, striking Anderson in the torso.
Glanz fled the scene, drove to his home, and called the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office to report the shooting, claiming he had acted in self-defense. Meanwhile, emergency responders transported Anderson to a local hospital, where he was initially reported to be in stable condition. However, his health declined, and he passed away from his injuries on July 21, 2024. A visitation for Anderson was later held on August 3 at Westside Funeral Home in Palmetto, followed by a time of remembrance at the Palmetto Boys and Girls Club.
Based on witness testimony and other evidence gathered at the scene, deputies arrested Glanz and initially charged him with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Following Anderson’s death, prosecutors upgraded the charge to second-degree murder. Glanz pleaded not guilty, and his defense attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the case under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law, arguing that Glanz fired his weapon in fear for his life.
In June 2025, Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Frederick Mercurio granted the defense motion and dismissed the second-degree murder charge against Glanz. In his ruling, the judge determined that although Glanz had a duty to retreat, he had no reasonable opportunity to do so. The judge cited how quickly the fight escalated, the fact that Anderson’s car was impeding Glanz’s ability to drive away, and the presence of a crowd around the truck. The ruling, which cleared Glanz of criminal liability, prompted protests from community activists who felt the justice system had failed. As of June 2025, the case was considered closed.
