AUSTIN (KXAN) — A jury found Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor guilty of deadly conduct in the 2019 shooting of Mauris DeSilva.
Jurors began deliberating the case Wednesday around 11:30 a.m. The verdict was reached just before 2 p.m. Saturday.
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In Texas, defendants have the right to have the judge or jury determine their sentence. In this case, Taylor chose the judge, so Judge Dayna Blazey will determine his punishment. The sentence range for deadly conduct is 2-10 years and up to a $10,000 fine. Probation can also be an option.
A hearing regarding the sentencing is set for Oct. 15.
In a statement, Travis County District Attorney José Garza said his office hopes the verdict helps the DeSilva family with their healing process.
“Our office is grateful to our dedicated staff who worked tirelessly to hold the defendant accountable and seek justice for the victim and their family,” Garza’s statement read. “We further hope this verdict allows the community to heal and that we can move forward together.”