Overview
- On the hearing’s second day, prosecutors played Ricky Pearsall’s hospital interview and surveillance video showing a struggle before he was shot at close range.
- Police testimony said two additional rounds were fired, striking the suspect’s arm and a parked Tesla, before a Glock pistol appeared to jam.
- Assistant District Attorney David Mitchell argued the attack was planned and underscored its severity, citing prior San Joaquin County gun cases and stating, “Ricky Pearsall should be dead.”
- The defense highlighted a history of trauma and foster care and presented progress in custody, including high school graduation, community college enrollment, and strong behavior reports.
- Judge Denise de Bellefeuille is expected to rule at the end of this week’s five-day 707 hearing, determining whether the now-18-year-old is prosecuted in juvenile court or transferred to adult court with steeper penalties.