Statewide Iowa — The trial continues for the Grundy Center man accused of killing State Trooper Jim Smith during a standoff last April.
Former Grundy County Deputy Zach Anderson took the stand again Wednesday and testified about what he saw as Smith tried to enter Michael Lang’s home through the garage.
Prosecutor Douglas Hammerand questioned Anderson.
Anderson then described the events following the shots.
Anderson became emotional as he continued to describe what happened after the exchange of gunfire.
Lang is charged with first-degree murder. His defense attorneys are trying to show that officers illegally entered the home and Lang was justified in firing at them. The trial is being held in Hamilton County at Webster City on a change of venue.
