Jesus Ayala, one of the people linked to the recorded fatal hit-and-run of a retired police officer in 2023, has been deemed competent to stand trial, according to court documents reported by Fox 5 Vegas.
The incident was captured on video, showing two teenagers in a stolen vehicle deliberately striking a Las Vegas bicyclist. The 64-year-old retired officer was struck from behind in the northwest Valley in August 2023, with Ayala being just 17 at the time. After turning 19, a judge mandated that Ayala undergo psychiatric evaluation and treatment.
Today’s ruling confirmed that Ayala is capable of comprehending the charges against him. In October 2024, he had previously been found incompetent to stand trial. Both Ayala and his co-defendant, Jzamir Keys, have pleaded not guilty in this case.
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