Cook’s Trial: What the Video Revealed | Richmond News

The trial of 21-year-old Markal Cook, accused of fatally shooting 15-year-old Jeyani Upshur at a carnival two years ago, is heating up — with the jury watching his chilling police interview from the night of the murder. Cook claimed he was fleeing attackers and had no gun, but forensic tests on a nearby nine-millimeter pistol yielded no DNA match to him. A firearms expert linked spent shells to the weapon, though the fatal bullet remains unidentified. Witnesses describe a chaotic fight, with one placing Cook in the scene via video, while another saw him flee after being shot. The prosecution’s case is nearly complete, with one final witness left to testify — and soon, the defense will take the stand as the jury prepares to deliberate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bab158987659ef98