Opening statements begin in trial of former officer accused of killing Corey Jones

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (CBS12) –

The opening statements began Tuesday morning in the trial of a former police officer accused of killing the church drummer, Corey Jones.

Nouman Raja, a former police officer from Palm Beach Gardens, is accused of killing Jones during a roadside clash in October 2015.

Prosecutors made their case, saying the evidence would show three things: Raja shot Corey Jones; Raja at no time acted as a law enforcement officer; and Raja is guilty.

Jones was on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck after the breakdown of his SUV. Raja work under cover in a burglary detail, said that he identified himself and fired after Jones pulled out a gun. Prosecutors maintain that Raja's accounts are at odds with what was heard during Jones'Call for help, and later, Raja call to send.

The six members jury The panel is composed of four men and two women. Four other jurors will serve as substitutes.

Raja faces a charge of attempted first degree murder and a leader of manslaughter, charges that could lead Raja to life imprisonment.

CBS12 News will broadcast the full trial online. You can also follow the journalists Chuck Weber and Thomas Forester on Twitter. They cover the court process.

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Any court decision of the case can be found in a special section on the Palm Beach County Clerk website.