Texas man charged with attempted capital murder faces trial
May 6, 2021
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TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) A Texas man charged with the attempted capital murder of a peace officer is set for trial next month in Bowie County.
Aaron Caleb Swenson, 37, appeared for a final pretrial hearing Tuesday before 102nd District Judge Jeff Addison, according to the Texarkana Gazette.
Bowie County District Attorney Jerry Rochelle said the state is ready to present the case to a jury June 1.
Swenson is accused of streaming on Facebook Live as he drove the streets of Texarkana, Texas, searching for a police officer to kill, according to a probable cause affidavit.