Jury Selection Begins in Boulder King Soopers Shooting Trial
The trial will determine if Ahmad Alissa, charged with killing 10, was legally insane at the time of the 2021 attack.
- Body cam footage of Alissa's arrest will be shown to the jury, despite defense objections.
- Alissa has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, focusing the trial on his mental state during the shooting.
- The judge ruled that Alissa's initial statements to police were voluntary and will be admissible.
- Alissa was previously deemed incompetent to stand trial but has since been restored to competency.
- The trial is expected to last three weeks, with opening statements anticipated after Labor Day.