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Trial for man accused of killing Daytona Beach police officer begins this week

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — The trial of a man charged with killing a Daytona Beach police officer is set to begin in Clay County.

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Jury selection in the case against Othal Wallace is scheduled to start Tuesday.

Wallace is accused of shooting Officer Jason Raynor in June 2021.

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Raynor died weeks later.

The judge moved the trial to Clay County due to all the media coverage of the case.

Prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

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Channel 9 will have a crew in the courtroom and provide updates on the trial on Eyewitness News.

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