First responders begin testimony in homicide trial

Christopher Strawn listens to a 911 call playback during his trial Oct. 5, 2017 in Juneau Superior Court. (Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO) — Christopher Strawn listens to a 911 call playback during his trial Oct. 5, 2017, in Juneau Superior Court. (Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO)

Friday’s proceedings in the Christopher Strawn trial were limited to only a few hours because of court staff scheduling issues.

Capital City Fire/Rescue paramedic Paul Kelly testified about responding to trailer C-16 in the Kodzoff Acres Trailer Park in October 2015.

Kelly was called as a first responder to help someone suffering from a possible gunshot wound. But the victim, later identified as Brandon Cook, was already dead.

Strawn is being retried in Juneau Superior Court on murder and other charges.

On Thursday, a jury was seated for the trial and the prosecution made its opening statement. Strawn, who is representing himself, did not make an opening statement, but he is cross-examining witnesses.

Juneau Police Sgt. Jeremy Weske also testified Friday. He was one of several officers who responded to the trailer and searched for a shooting suspect.

Strawn will cross examine Weske on Monday.