CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — The trial for a suspected gang member accused of shooting and paralyzing a father in Cabarrus County began Monday.
[Jury selection begins for man accused of shooting, paralyzing father of 4]
Terrell Thomas is one of two men charged with robbing and shooting Gregory McKee at an Interstate 85 rest stop in 2015.
PAST COVERAGE:
- Father of 4 paralyzed in I-85 rest area shooting
- Arrest made in rest stop shooting that left father of 4 paralyzed
- Suspect conspired to have shooting victim assassinated, affidavit says
- Second suspect in I-85 rest stop shooting returned to NC
The first witness, a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, took the stand Monday. The prosecution said he's an expert on cellphone technology and records assessment.
Because of the suspected gang ties, the judge has ordered extra security in the courtroom. Anyone attending the trial will have to show an ID or have special permission from the judge.
Channel 9 will follow the developments from the trial and will have updates on wsoctv.com.
Read more top trending stories on wsoctv.com:
- Woman shot while running from 8 women during dispute, police say
- 12-year-old fighting for life after father fatally shoots mother, grandmother
- Explosion reported near Port Authority in New York
- WATCH: Vicki Graf's Monday forecast outlook
- Man burned in overnight fire that destroys Matthews home
- Driver speeding 100 mph before crashing into power pole, police say
Cox Media Group