Washington Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson on Trial for Unjustified Use of Deadly Force
KENT, Wash. – The murder trial of Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson began on Thursday, with prosecutors arguing that Nelson used unnecessary deadly force when he shot and killed a man outside a convenience store in 2019. Nelson is accused of shooting Jesse Sarey twice while attempting to arrest him for disorderly conduct. This incident marks the third time Nelson has been involved in a fatal shooting during his time on duty in the past …