A judge could decide this week if a former and current Albuquerque officer should stand trial for the shooting death of a homeless man.
Pro Tem Judge Neil Candelaria is scheduled Monday to hear more testimony in a preliminary hearing for Officer Dominique Perez and former Detective Keith Sandy. They are facing murder charges for the death of James Boyd.
The 38-year-old Boyd, who authorities later said suffered from schizophrenia, was shot during a standoff in March 2014 in the Sandia Mountains foothills. Video of the shooting showed Boyd appearing to surrender before Perez and Sandy opened fire. The shooting sparked angry protests in Albuquerque.
Attorneys for the officers say their clients did nothing wrong.
Advocates say Albuquerque will see new protests if Candelaria decides the officers won't face a jury.
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