Aaron Dean Trial Day 4: Live updates

FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — The murder trial for former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean is now in its fourth day.

Defense attorneys began presenting their case at 9 a.m. Monday in Tarrant County’s 396th District Court.

Dean is accused of intentionally shooting and killing 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson inside her home back in October 2019.

The minutes and actions leading up to the fatal shooting of Jefferson were laid out during the trial’s second day on Dec. 6, including the complete recording from Dean’s body camera.

Fort Worth police had released a portion of the video shortly after the 2019 shooting. The full version continues past the single fatal shot, showing officers entering Jefferson’s home, hearing her cries, and finding a gun on the floor of her bedroom.

The state rested its case against Dean on Dec. 7 after two and a half days of testimony. 

The trial is streaming live everyday on CBS News Dallas-Fort Worth.

A full timeline of the events leading up to the trial can also be found here.