Jury selection begins for trial of teen accused of killing LPD investigator
Jury selection for the trial of a teenager accused of shooting and killing a Lincoln Police investigator is underway in Platte County.
By News Channel Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Jury selection for the trial of a teenager accused of shooting and killing a Lincoln Police investigator is underway in Platte County.
Monday marked the start of the trial of 19-year-old Felipe Vazquez. Vazquez was arrested after investigators say he shot and killed Luis "Mario" Herrera in 2020.
Vazquez, who was 17 at the time, allegedly shot Herrera near 33rd and Vine Streets while police tried to serve a warrant.
Herrera died from his injuries 12 days after the shooting.
The teen was then charged with first-degree murder.
On Monday, the trial began with jury selection, which is expected to last throughout the day.
Opening arguments will take place on either Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning.