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Jury Selection Begins In Anti-Gang Activist Terrance Roberts' Shooting Trial

DENVER (CBS4) - Jury selection has begun in the trial of an anti-gang activist accused in a shooting.

Terrance Roberts is accused in a shooting at a peace rally he helped organize. He faces attempted murder and weapons charges.

Roberts claims he shot 22-year-old Hasan Jones in self defense after jones pulled a knife on him. It happened two years ago outside the Boys and Girls Club at 33rd Avenue and Holly Street.

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Hasan Jones (credit: Denver Police)

Jones was paralyzed in the shooting. He's expected to testify against Roberts.

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