Testimony and closing arguments wrapped up Tuesday in the trial for the two men charged in the fatal shooting of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez and the wounding of his partner, Officer Raul Ortiz.

The trial centered on the night of Oct. 12, 2023.

Prosecutors allege Yabronny Martinez Fernandez and Hendrick Pena Martinez, along with two others, were in the process of stealing a car in a parking garage at Philadelphia International Airport.

Mendez and Ortiz were arriving for work when they heard glass breaking and intervened. They scuffled with one of the suspects, and all three were shot at around 11 p.m.

Mendez, prosecutors say, died in the airport garage from at least three gunshot wounds. Ortiz was hit in the arm.

Investigators say the suspects fled and then droppe

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