Man Accused of Killing Mother Testifies: Claims Self-Defense in Broward Court

Defendant's Testimony in Fatal Shooting Trial

• 🎯 Alexander Del Toro, 33, testified in his Broward County trial for the 2019 shooting death of his mother.
• 🛡️ Del Toro claims he pulled out his weapon to protect himself and his mother from his father, stating his father was armed and threatened them.
• ⚡ The defense aims to convince jurors that Del Toro was acting in self-defense during a physical altercation with his father.

Claims of Father's Aggression

• 💥 Del Toro testified that his father slapped the gun from his hand during the confrontation.
• 🗣️ He stated that he saw his father reach into his jacket pocket, believing his father was reaching for his own gun.
• ⏱️ The defendant claims he pulled his gun out and racked it, and the gun discharged in a split second.

Prosecution's Argument and Charges

• ⚖️ State prosecutors argue that Del Toro shot and killed his mother.
• 🚫 The state contends that no other guns were found at the scene besides the one belonging to the defendant.
• ⚠️ Del Toro faces a charge of manslaughter, with a potential sentence of up to 15 years if convicted.