Trial begins for suspect in 2010 murder of off-duty Chicago LEO
By: The Associated Press, policeone.com
CHICAGO — The trial of a man accused of killing an off-duty Chicago police officer in 2010 during an attempted robbery began Tuesday with prosecutors contending the defendant believed his victim was an “easy target.”
In her opening statement, Assistant State’s Attorney Jennifer Keating said Anton Carter attempted to rob Officer Michael Bailey of his new car. Carter’s action sparked a shootout in which Bailey, 62, emptied his gun, but was shot three times, she said.
“He saw an older gentleman, salt-and pepper hair. He was standing next to a shiny brand-new Buick Regal,” said Assistant State’s Attorney Jennifer Keating told jurors in opening statements. “He walked up to him. He pointed his gun in that target’s face.”
