The Brief
- A Tampa man charged with attempted murder of law enforcement in 2021 is now arguing he was “standing his ground.”
- Harold Lewis opened fire on Hillsborough County deputies during a welfare check at his home.
- A judge is now considering allowing Lewis’ “stand your ground” defense and let him walk free or if he will face trial.
TAMPA, Fla. – A Hillsborough County judge listened to arguments on Tuesday in the Stand Your Ground hearing for Harold Lewis, the man accused of shooting at deputies in 2021 and charged with attempted first-degree murder.
What we know:
The confrontation began in April 2021 when deputies arrived at Lewis’ Tampa home to perform a welfare check on his son. Body camera video played in court captured the chaos that unfolded as deputies shouted commands from outside the residence.…