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Replay live coverage: Tajh Ross murder trial, day 6
Jul. 22, 2014 9:02 am, Updated: Jul. 22, 2014 6:52 pm
The prosecution continues its case 9 a.m. Tuesday in the murder trial of Tajh Ross, 20, who is accused of shooting and killing Latasha Roundtree, 19, of Cedar Rapids, Sept. 22, 2012.
Join Gazette Reporter Trish Mehaffey's continuing live blog from the courtroom in the bench or non-jury trial. Followers can provide comments and ask questions during the trial.
Ross, charged with first-degree murder, is accused of shooting Roundtree as she was a passenger in a car, heading to a party that night. He also faces charges of intimidation with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit a forcible felony and going armed with intent. According to the prosecution, Ross armed himself with a .40 caliber handgun and fired into the car. Four other defendants have pleaded to lesser charges in this case and will testify against Ross.
According to court records, the defense plans to claim the shooting was in self-defense or in defense of another.
Tajh Ross listens to testimony in his trial in Linn County District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ross is accused of shooting and killing Latasha Roundtree in September 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Tajh Ross (center), seated with defense attorney Doug Davis, watch as defense attorney Todd Weimer points to a map in Linn County District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ross is accused of shooting and killing Latasha Roundtree in September 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Tammy Hittie testifies in the trial of Tajh Ross in Linn County District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ross is accused of shooting and killing Latasha Roundtree in September 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Liban Muhidin (right) views a map with Assistant Linn County Attorney Laurie Craig while testifying in the trial of Tajh Ross in Linn County District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ross is accused of shooting and killing Latasha Roundtree in September 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Tajh Ross, who is charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Latasha Roundtree, sits at a table before the start of his trial in Linn County District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. (Stephen Mally/The Gazette-KCRG TV9)
Tajh Ross listens to an audio recording from the night of the shooting, Sept. 22, 2012, during his trial in Linn County District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ross is accused of shooting and killing Latasha Roundtree in September 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Assistant Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks reviews notes during testimony in the trial of Tajh Ross in Linn County District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ross is accused of shooting and killing Latasha Roundtree in September 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Liban Muhidin testifies in the trial of Tajh Ross in Linn County District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ross is accused of shooting and killing Latasha Roundtree in September 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Sixth District Judge Robert Sosalla listens as an audio recorind plays during the trial of Tajh Ross in Linn County District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ross is accused of shooting and killing Latasha Roundtree in September 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Liban Muhidin reviews previous statements shown to him by Assistant Linn County Attorney Laurie Craig while testifying in the trial of Tajh Ross in Linn County District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ross is accused of shooting and killing Latasha Roundtree in September 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Defense attorney Todd Weimer listens to an audio recording in the trial of Tajh Ross in Linn County District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ross is accused of shooting and killing Latasha Roundtree in September 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
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