After more than 14 months, jury selection is finally underway in the trial of a 46-year-old defendant.
Travis Cothran is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, use of firearm during a felony violent crime, reckless endangerment, possession of a firearm during a felony violent crime, handgun on person, handgun in vehicle, discharge any gun, pistol, and firearm, and illegal possession of ammunition for his alleged role in the Oct.29, 2024 non-fatal shooting that occurred on the 2100 block of East North Avenue.
Cothran was offered a 30-year plea deal in May, but rejected it, opting for a jury trial. The trial was then postponed twice, once for incomplete evidence discovery, and again for a lack of jurors…