Closing arguments will begin Friday in the trial of King Soopers gunman

By Alan Gionet | CBS Colorado

Closing arguments will start Friday in the Colorado trial of King Soopers gunman Ahmad Alissa, with deliberations likely to begin in the afternoon.

Judge Ingrid Bakke gave jurors Thursday off while the court discusses how it will handle jury instructions in the delicate case.

The defense rested Wednesday, followed by one rebuttal witness called by the prosecution. Much of the day was spent on the shooter’s mental health and what experts say appear to be his schizophrenia and its effects.

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