FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Minnesota man accused in a shooting outside a North Dakota movie theater last summer plans to argue self-defense when his attempted murder trial begins.
Felipe Estrada could face deportation if he is convicted of shooting Juan Garza, who survived seven gunshot wounds.
The 45-year-old Estrada from Dilworth, Minn., also is charged with aggravated assault for allegedly pistol-whipping another man and reckless endangerment for allegedly firing shots at his ex-girlfriend during the incident last June outside the West Acres 14 Cinema in Fargo. The woman is Garza’s ex-wife.
Estrada’s trial is to begin March 13. It is scheduled for four days. Judge Wade Webb said during a Wednesday hearing that he has received notice that Estrada will argue self-defense.
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