Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing Harris County Deputy Constable Charles Galloway

Opening Day of Trial

• ⚖️ The trial has begun for Oscar Rosales, accused of killing Harris County Deputy Constable Charles Galloway in 2022.
• 🎯 Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in this capital murder case.

Prosecution's Case

• 🎤 Nine witnesses testified on the first day, with the most compelling evidence being dash cam video of the incident.
• 💥 Prosecutors allege Rosales exited his vehicle and immediately and repeatedly shot Corporal Galloway, who was still seated in his patrol car.
• 🔫 22 rifle casings were found at the scene, indicating multiple shots fired.

Defense Challenges

• 🚫 Defense attorneys filed a motion for a mistrial, citing newspaper allegations about Rosales's past murder accusations in El Salvador potentially tainting the jury.
• 📜 The judge dismissed the mistrial motion, despite concerns that jurors might have read about the allegations.

The Incident and Manhunt

• 🚨 On January 23rd, 2022, Corporal Galloway pulled over a white Toyota Avalon.
• 🎥 Dash cam and body camera video showed the driver exiting with a rifle, opening fire, and fleeing the scene.
• 🌍 Following an international manhunt, Rosales was apprehended in Acuña, Mexico.

Background and Trial Resumption

• ⏳ Rosales was reportedly wanted in the US for 25 years due to an aggravated assault conviction and was said to be in the country illegally.
• 😥 Jurors were excused when an officer on the stand became emotional while testifying about the shooting.
• 🗓️ The trial is scheduled to resume the following morning.