Lawyers for an Auburn police officer charged with murder quickly rested their case Monday morning.
Officer Jeff Nelson is on trial for shooting and killing 26-year-old Jesse Sarey in an Auburn altercation, outside of a convenience store, Nelson was charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault more than a year later.
Lawyers and the judge will discuss jury instructions and likely a plan for closing arguments before the case goes to the jury.During opening statements on May 16, prosecutors stated witnesses told investigators Sarey may have touched the gun, but prosecutors maintain Nelson had full control of his gun during the struggle and Sarey never grabbed it or tugged on it. Nelson allegedly shot Sarey twice, with the final shot to Sarey's head as he was on the ground, according to prosecutors.
Jurors also saw surveillance video from a nearby business showing part of the interaction between Nelson and Sarey, as well as the shooting.During opening statements, Nelson's defense painted a picture of Nelson's point of view that day and the initial call information he had to go on. Nelson had been called to the scene after multiple 911 calls from businesses reporting Sarey's disruptive and erratic behavior.
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