Boulder Downtown Murder Trial: Sebastian Testifies In Own Defense

BOULDER, CO -- Testimony continued yesterday in the two-week trial of Louis Sebastian, charged with murder in the 2017 fatal shooting of a man outside a downtown Boulder restaurant. The Daily Camera's Mitchell Byars has been providing live and daily coverage throughout the proceedings.

On Wednesday, Sebastian took the stand to speak on his own behalf with claims of self-defense. According to the Camera's reporting, Sebastian stated that he was suffering from a medical issue at the time that made him feel vulnerable, motivating the his decision to carry a gun for protection to a croquet party.

Catch up on the full trial with the Camera's coverage here:

• Two-week trial in fatal downtown Boulder shooting begins Monday
• Jury seated in downtown Boulder murder trial'
• Attorneys paint very different pictures of defendant in Boulder murder trial
• Boulder detectives testify in Louis Sebastian murder trial
• 'It was hectic': Witnesses describe fatal downtown shooting in murder trial
• 'Please don't shoot': More witnesses describe downtown Boulder shooting in trial
• Testimony set to resume Tuesday in downtown Boulder murder trial
• 'I was just reacting': Louis Sebastian testifies in his own defense in downtown Boulder murder trial

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