Emonte Morgan on Trial for the Murder of Officer Ella French and Attempted Murder of Partner Carlos Yanez

The trial, now in its fourth day, sees emotional testimony from responding officers and viewing of body camera footage.

Emonte Morgan, 23, faces charges for the murder of Officer Ella French and attempted murder of her partner, Carlos Yanez, during a traffic stop in August 2021.
Responding officers testified about the frantic efforts to save Yanez and French, with jurors viewing body camera footage and photographs of the crime scene.
Officer Nicolas Morales recounted not wanting to leave French but had to assist Yanez, highlighting the urgency of getting both officers to the hospital.
The defense argues the body camera video does not clearly depict the shooting, while prosecutors presented evidence including shell casings and the alleged murder weapon.
The courtroom has been filled with family members and police officers, with emotional testimony from Elizabeth French, Ella’s mother, and Yanez, who remains disabled from the shooting.