Well, we are on verdict watch once again today.
This morning, jurors will get together to deliberate the fate
of state Trooper Brian N He has been charged in
the shooting death of 19 year old Mubarak Solomon.
That's right. That happened in 2020 in West Haven News
8.
Ken Houston joining us live from outside of Superior Court
in Milford with more.
Good morning, Ken.
Good morning Keith and Alyssa.
Yes, the fate of Trooper Brian N is now in
the hands of 6 jurors.
They will continue to deliberate this morning at 9:00.
Their job is to decide if Trooper N acted recklessly
when he shot and killed 19 year old Mubarak Suleiman.
The altercation stems from a police chase in 2020 that
started in Norwalk and ended in West Haven.
Police body Cam footage shows Trooper N firing seven shots
into Suleiman's vehicle.
Now during the trial, the defense claims he was attempting
to protect other troopers at the scene because Suleman had
been seen holding a knife and was perceived as a
threat. Thursday, George spent the day reviewing critical evidence from
the trial.
They're now considering the initial charge of first degree manslaughter
with a firearm or two lesser charges.
They include second degree manslaughter with a firearm and criminally
negligent homicide.
If convicted of the most serious charge,
Trooper N could face up to 40 years in prison.
Of course, News 8 will have a crew here in
the courtroom,
and we'll bring you the verdict the very moment it
happens,
both on air and online at wtnh.com.
We're live in Milford this morning.
Ken Houston, News 8.