Jury selection has started in a capital murder trial in Brownsville. The defendant, Rogelio Martinez Jr, is accused of a fatal shooting. The case involves the death of a San Benito police officer during a vehicle pursuit.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, which may lead to a lengthy jury selection process. Further details about the trial, including the number of prospective jurors, are available from ValleyCentral.
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