2020 Sioux Falls homicide suspect makes trial appearance this week
A man charged with manslaughter and felony possession of a firearm in a 2020 shooting is on trial at the Minnehaha County Courthouse this week.
Marcus Jerell Anderson, 34, is on trial for his alleged role in a homicide committed Oct. 21, 2020. His charges include two counts of first-degree manslaughter, one count of aggravated assault, one count of possession of a firearm and one count of being a habitual offender, according to court documents.
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Opening statements for Anderson's trial started Tuesday after jury selection was completed Monday. Here's a look at what we know about the case so far:
Why was Marcus Jerell Anderson charged?
Anderson's charges stem from an incident in eastern Sioux Falls involving the death of 31-year-old Jarrell King.
On Oct. 21, 2020, King arrived to the residence of Anderson's girlfriend at the time, according to court documents. King and Anderson's girlfriend shared a 3-year-old son, who was present at the house.
Anderson told detectives King "invited himself" into the home, looking for his son. King struck Anderson in the face and they started wrestling, according to court documents.
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At one point, Anderson saw King pull a handgun. Anderson gained control of the gun and shot King, according to prior Argus Leader reporting.
King died Nov. 7, 2020 at the hospital, according to court documents. His manner of death was ruled a homicide.
This story is developing. Stay with the Argus Leader for more information as the trial unfolds.
This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: South Dakota homicide suspect makes trail appearance in Minnehaha Co.
