Murder trial to begin in shooting death of CPD Officer Ella French
CHICAGO -- Jury selection has begun for the man charged with shooting and killing Chicago Police Officer Ella French and wounding her partner in 2021.French, 29, was killed in August 2021 while conducting a traffic stop in Englewood. Her partner, Carlos Yanez Jr., was shot and paralyzed.Emonte Morgan, 23, is facing an 85-count indictment in the shooting, charging him with multiple counts of murder, attempted murder, aggravated battery, and other felonies.
Opening statements could begin as early as Tuesday if jury selection is completed by the end of the day on Monday.Prosecutors have said Eric Morgan handed over his car keys during a traffic stop near 63rd and Bell on Aug. 7, 2021, but Emonte Morgan refused to put down his drink and cell phone, leading to a struggle with French, Yanez, and a third officer, Joshua Blas. Emonte Morgan is accused of firing several shots at the officers during the struggle, hitting French and Yanez.
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