A judge is hearing the second day of arguments in the case of an officer involved in a shootout with armed robbers that left life an innocent UPS delivery driver dead six years ago, with the officer citing Florida’s “stand your ground law” in his defense.

Harrowing video captured on body cameras worn by responding officers, including suspended Miami-Dade Police Officer Jose Mateo, was reviewed in court Tuesday and depicted the moments officers fired on a UPS truck during rush hour on Dec. 5, 2019.

The body camera footage stirred up great emotions as members of the Ordonez’s family were seen visibly distraught as they were escorted out of the court room by the bailiff.

Mateo, one of the four Miami-Dade Police officers indicted, now faces a manslaughter charge in the death of the UPS driv

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