A 34-year-old security guard has been charged with murder in San Francisco, but the defense in the case is claiming it was self-defense.
On Wednesday morning, the judge heard arguments about whether or not the accused, Sefanaia Alatini, should remain in detention after killing someone during an argument at a parking lot in the city’s Tenderloin neighborhood.
Prosecutors argue he is a convicted felon who poses a public safety risk.
The defense Wednesday morning offered insight into the shooting, saying Alatini was acting in self-defense.
Public defenders made the case that the accused is a beloved member of his community and has specific medical needs that require attention outside of county jail.
Prosecutors on Tuesday argued that Alatini should be held without bail based on a prior conviction from 2013 in Hawaii, which is reflected in an additional count charge against him.
NBC Bay Area’s Ginger Conejero Saab has the full report in the video above.