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Oct. 29, 2017 Durocher shot burglary suspect, Ward, then 18, in the back, shoulder and arm. A jury will be deciding if he maliciously or unlawfully wounded Ward, or if the shooting was justified.
Officer Jeremy Durocher testified Wednesday during the third day of his trial in Portsmouth Circuit Court. The officer is accused of unlawfully shooting a fleeing burglary suspect. The case is expected to go to the jury Thursday.