AUSTIN, Texas - The trial for an Austin police officer who shot and killed a man in 2022 has begun.

Officer Daniel Sanchez is facing a deadly conduct charge for the shooting death of Raj Moonesinghe.

On Thursday morning, Sanchez pleaded not guilty.

Day 1 of trial

What they're saying:

The state claims Sanchez’s shooting was unlawful. Sanchez’s defense attorney said Sanchez used his training to respond to the shooting appropriately.

On November 15, 2022, at a little after midnight, police received a call about a man with a rifle outside a South Austin home.

On Ring door camera footage, Moonesinghe is seen outside on the porch of his home looking into his home and saying, "You want this? You sure? You’re f**ing stupid, you’re f**ing stupid."

He is seen on video shooting into his hom

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