Jury deadlocked in Kerrick trial

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WOLO) — The jury is deadlocked in the trial of Charlotte-Mecklneburg police officer Randall “Wes” Kerrick. Kerrick is accused of shooting and killing unarmed Jonathan Ferrell on Sept. 14, 2013. He is charged with voluntary manslaughter and could face up to 11 years in prison if convicted. Media outlets report that on Friday morning, shortly after the fourth day of deliberations were set to begin at 9:30 a.m., Judge Robert Ervin was handed a note. The contents of the note, released around noon, revealed the jury has not reached a conclusion. “After many days and hours of deliberations we have not been able to come to a definitive conclusion. Our position has remained deadlocked,” the note read. The defense wants a mistrial while the state wants an Allen Charge, to encourage another try. According to media reports the foreman, the jury voted three times. The jury said they voted 7 to 5 on Tuesday, 8 to 4 on Thursday and 8 to 4 on Friday. Photo courtesy of WSOC.