A man accused of fatally shooting a Hollywood police officer in 2021 has changed his plea to guilty Monday morning ahead of jury selection for his trial, officials confirmed.

According to the Broward County State Attorney's Office, in a non-negotiated plea, 22-year-old Jason Banegas changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in the shooting death of 28-year-old Officer Yandy Chirino.

Jury selection will now go forward as planned for the death penalty phase in the case, officials said.

What happened to Officer Chirino?

According to the Hollywood Police Department on Oct. 17, 2021, officers responded to a call about a "suspicious incident" in the 4000 block of North Hill Drive. The report said neighbors had initially called the department after seeing someone trying to break into veh

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