Today: Parents of murder victim to speak out against gun violence in Seminole County

A family is preparing to speak out about gun violence and a deadly shooting that happened in Sanford nearly two years ago.

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Phillip McCrimmon Martin was murdered at the Vista Haven apartments in 2022.

His family said he was watching over his friend’s apartment when it happened.

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Last week, Kadeem Fisher was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Martin’s family filed a lawsuit against the owners and now-former management of the apartment complex, claiming that a lack of security led to Martin’s death.

The lawsuit was settled for $8.6 million dollars.

According to a news release, Martin’s parents want to raise awareness on behalf of gun violence victims.

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They will be joined by relatives, their attorney and the secretary of the National Center For Victims of Crime.

Channel 9 will be at this morning’s news conference, scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

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