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The trial of Brian Fitch, who is accused of killing Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick began Thursday morning in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Prosecutors say Fitch allegedly killed Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick during a routine traffic stop on July 30, 2014.
Prosecutors played two dashcam videos from Patrick's squad car in court. The footage captures Officer Patrick pulling over a vehicle. Prosecutors say the car was allegedly driven by Fitch. In the video, you can see Officer Patrick got out of the vehicle, and approach the suspect's car.
Prosecutors say, as Officer Patrick walks up to the car, Fitch allegedly pulls out a gun without even giving Officer Patrick a chance to respond, and fired several rounds.
The car drives off after the shots were fired, leaving the Officer Patrick laying on the street. People ran to Officer Patrick's side to help him. One man took the radio from the Officer Patrick's uniform to call for help.
After the shooting, a daylong manhunt ended with the arrest of the suspect, 39-year-old Brian Fitch Sr. When Fitch was arrested, he reportedly admitted, "I hate cops and I'm guilty."
We will keep you posted as the trial goes on.
This video is the edited version, PoliceStation has chosen not to not show the graphic moments when authorities say alleged gunman Brian Fitch opened fire.
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