MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG ) — Accused Mobile Police officer killer Marco Perez, 24, has decided not to testify on his behalf during his trial.
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On Monday, the trial continued in the murder case of undercover officer Sean Tuder, who was shot and killed in January 2019 at the Peach Place Inn.
Perez, 19 at the time, is accused of Tuder’s death. He announced Monday that he would not be taking the stand.
The prosecution is seeking the death penalty.
A resident at Peach Place Inn took the stand on Monday and described what he remembered happening that day.
The witness said he was standing in his doorway when he heard a commotion and gunshots. He said Perez fired multiple shots at Tuder once he was on the ground before running to a nearby wooded area.
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The witness said Tuder had a badge, and once Tuder was on the ground, his gun fell out of his hand. The man testified he heard four shots.