Man Charged with Killing Police Officer Takes the Stand: Trial Update

🚔Umar Zamir testified in his own defense during his first-degree murder trial for killing Constable Jeffrey Northrup.

🙏Zamir apologized to the Northrup family for the loss of their father and husband.

🔍The trial has focused on determining whether Zamir intentionally hit Northrup with his vehicle.

💔The Crown argues that Zamir intentionally hit Northrup even after he identified himself as a police officer.

⚖️The jury's decision will depend on whether they find enough evidence to convict Zamir of first-degree murder or if they consider lesser charges like manslaughter.

What did Umar Zamir testify during the trial?

—Umar Zamir testified in his own defense and explained that he accidentally ran over Constable Jeffrey Northrup.

Did Zamir apologize to the Northrup family?

—Yes, Zamir apologized to the Northrup family for the loss of their father and husband.

What is the focus of the trial?

—The trial is focused on determining whether Zamir intentionally hit Northrup with his vehicle.

What argument does the Crown make?

—The Crown argues that Zamir intentionally hit Northrup even after he identified himself as a police officer.

What will the jury's decision depend on?

—The jury's decision will depend on whether they find enough evidence to convict Zamir of first-degree murder or if they consider lesser charges like manslaughter.

00:00Umar Zamir, the man charged with killing Constable Jeffrey Northrup, took the stand during his first-degree murder trial.

00:25Zamir apologized to the Northrup family for the loss of their father and husband.

01:07The trial is focused on determining whether Zamir intentionally hit Northrup with his vehicle.

01:36The Crown argues that Zamir intentionally hit Northrup even after he identified himself as a police officer.

02:22The jury's decision will depend on whether they find enough evidence to convict Zamir of first-degree murder or if they consider lesser charges like manslaughter.