Hurricane Chris is found not guilty of a second-degree murder charge
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Hurricane Chris revealed that he is looking forward to hugging his son after he was been found not guilty on all counts in his second-degree murder trial
Here is everything you need to know.
Hurricane Chris reveals his plan following the not-guilty verdict
The closing arguments in the second-degree murder trial of Hurricane Chris took place earlier this week on Tuesday.
Moreover, the five-man, seven-woman jury panel found him not guilty of second-degree murder and possession of stolen things.
Hurricane Chris, whose real name is Christopher Jerrod Dooley Jr, expressed his gratitude to those who backed him throughout the ‘draining’ experience.
Shreveport, Louisiana rapper Hurricane Chris was found NOT Guilty of murder and possession of a stolen vehicle. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/HOG79QGXJW
— ChangeofplanZ Media🚪🎞🏆 (@ChangeofplanZ1) March 15, 2023
He said, ‘Tonight, I was found not guilty of second-degree murder and illegal possession of stolen things.’
Chris continued, ‘I wanna thank God, my attorneys at the Washington & Wells Law Firm, and my family for standing with me as my life was on the line. They wanted to give me life if I was found guilty. Now I can hug my son and think about raising him to be a man.’
In addition, the Shreveport native explained, ‘This situation drained me and affected my health greatly. God, I give u all the glory. I got my life back and words can’t explain how I feel. Thanks to everyone who wished me well.’
More about Hurricane Chris’ murder trial case
Hurricane Chris was taken into custody for killing 32-year-old Danzeria Farris Jr. in June 2020. Subsequently, the rapper allegedly shot Farris several times at a Texaco station on Hearne Avenue near Hollywood Avenue.
Additionally, he was indicted by the Caddo Parish Grand Jury a couple of months later in October.
Furthermore, the trial began on 8th March and took place in a courthouse in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Chris was facing multiple charges including possession of a stolen vehicle that was connected with the murder. In addition, the rapper claimed in the trial that he was acting in self-defense and was only trying to wound the victim.
Besides that, during the closing arguments, prosecutors revealed that Farris was shot six times. While three of the bullets remained in his body, others penetrated him.
Moreover, the prosecution claimed that Chris only shot Farris because he was too close to the $10,000 he had in his car.
Meanwhile, the jury began deliberating the verdict following the closing arguments on Tuesday afternoon. They further announced their decision after 9 pm stating that Chris is found not guilty of all charges.
