The defense for officer Jeffrey Nelson, who is facing second-degree murder and assault charges in the death of Jesse Sarey, rested their case Monday morning without presenting witnesses or evidence in front of the jury.

This means Nelson, whose defense lawyers had previously said would testify, will not appear on the witness stand. Instead, the two sides will decide on jury instructions and present closing arguments later this week or next.

Nelson faces second-degree murder and first-degree assault charges related to Sarey's death in May 2019. Nelson was attempting to arrest Sarey outside of an Auburn grocery store when he shot him once in the abdomen and a second time in the head after Sarey had already hit the ground.

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