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Murder trial begins for Billings man accused of 2022 road rage shooting

Jacob Dylan Troxel is on trial for one count of deliberate homicide for the shooting of Michael Joseph Duran in 2022, which occurred during a road rage incident in Billings.
Troxel admitted to killing Duran but claims he acted in self-defense, stating that he felt threatened during the confrontation.
Prosecutors argue that Troxel provoked the incident, shooting Duran at least seven times, and that he had opportunities to de-escalate the situation.
The trial is overseen by Judge Jessica Fehr and includes testimonies from witnesses such as detectives and the medical examiner.

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KTVQ

Murder trial begins for Billings man accused of 2022 road rage shooting

The trial of Jacob Troxel, accused of fatally shooting 29-year-old Michael Duran during a road-rage incident in August of 2022, began on Tuesday morning at the Yellowstone County Courthouse.

2 months ago

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The Billings Gazette

Trial underway for Billings man accused of road rage homicide

Jacob Troxel has never denied fatally shooting Michael Joseph Duran, but his attorneys are arguing that Troxel his handgun and fired at Duran in self-defense.

2 months ago·Billings, United States

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