(Beaver, Pa.) During Open Statements yesterday in Sheldon Jeter Jr’s Trial for the murder of his friend and room mate Tyric Pugh Investigators allege that Jeter shot Pugh on Kiehl Street after the two got ice cream together on May 15, 2020.

The prosecution, seeking a conviction of first-degree murder. In opening statements the prosecution stated that the evidence links Jeter to the crime scene just moments before Pugh was found dead.

Defense attorney Randall McKinney is casting doubt that Jeter killed Pugh by emphasizing the friendship between the two men and the lack of motive.

The first witnesses Thursday were two witnesses who saw Pugh’s body on Kiehl Street in Aliquippa. Two Pa State Troopers who investigated the crime also testified.

Jeter’s trial will continue in Beaver County Court Today