The trial of former Mesa police officer continued on Monday too. Philip is charged with Second Degree Murder, he is accused of shooting an unarmed man.
On day 2 of the trial, more testimonials are heard. The prosecution played Doane’s body cam video. During this testimony Victim Daniel’s parent left the courtroom, his Widow sobbed.
The video showed a woman and Shaver were coming out of the hotel room, they were told to lie down put their hands on their head and cross their left foot over right. Doane said that he didn’t see any weapon in Daniel’s hand.
The officer gave commands to the woman and Shaver, the woman was taken into custody. However, Shaver couldn’t follow them and was trying to follow the commands. Brailsford warned him that he would shoot him if he doesn’t follow the commands. Shaver was crying hysterically and begging the officers not to shot. Brailsford openly fired several shots from his AK-47 rifle.
The Medical Examiner said that Daniel Shaver was shot five times and the trial is scheduled to Wednesday morning, if Brailsford is convicted then he might get up to 25 years in prison.
By A.s