"Filmmaker and journalist Kevin Epps' former niece and sister-in-law testified Thursday about a positive familial atmosphere in the time leading up to the day Epps shot and killed Marcus Polk. That all changed on the day of the shooting, according to Epps' former niece. Melina Polk, who was 17 years old on Oct. 24, 2016, when the shooting occurred, is a key witness who was present at the home before and during the incident."
"Melina Polk, who was 17 years old on Oct. 24, 2016, when the shooting occurred, is a key witness who was present at the home before and during the incident. Later testimony by Starr Gul, Polk's former wife, who witnessed the shooting, described Polk only as cheerful and good-natured on the weekend before the shooting. Gul, the mother of Melina Polk, will resume testifying on Friday."
"Epps says he shot Polk in self-defense after Polk entered the home that afternoon. Thursday was an important day in the long-awaited trial: Both District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and the head of the district attorney's homicide unit, Omid Talai, were present to witness the proceedings. During the lunch recess, about 20 people gathered on the steps of the Hall of Justice to share their support for Epps, calling on Jenkins to drop the charges."
Melina Polk, Marcus Polk's daughter, was 17 on Oct. 24, 2016, and present at the Glen Park home before and during the shooting. She testified that the family atmosphere had been positive and that a dispute occurred about Polk's presence before she heard two gunshots from upstairs and hid in a closet. Starr Gul, Polk's former wife, testified that Polk was cheerful and good-natured the weekend before the shooting. Epps says he shot Polk in self-defense after Polk entered the home that afternoon. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and Omid Talai attended the proceedings. During a lunch recess, about 20 supporters gathered at the Hall of Justice urging charges be dropped; Epps appeared emotional.
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