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Trial begins for man accused of killing Temple University Police Officer

(WPHL) — The trial for the man accused of killing a Temple University Police Officer began on Monday.

Miles Pfeffer is accused of murdering Officer Christopher Fitzgerald in February 2023 near Temple University’s campus.

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Investigators say Pfeffer, who was 18 at the time, was running away from Fitzgerald. When the officer caught up to him, they fought, and Pfeffer pulled out a gun and shot Fitzgerald four times.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that prosecutors say the evidence shows that Pfeffer wanted the officer to die. Pfeffer’s attorneys say that the deadly shooting of Officer Fitzgerald was a mistake.

The trial is expected to last several days.

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