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Murder trial begins for deadly shooting in Hanover Township

The homicide trial of Tremaine Johnson is underway in Luzerne County; he's charged in the death of Devon Brown.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A murder trial got underway on Monday in Luzerne County.

Tremaine Jamison of New York is accused of killing Devon Brown at a kindergarten graduation party in Hanover Township in 2017.

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Witnesses say it happened after Jamison's son got into an argument with Brown's son.

Jury selection wrapped up around 1 p.m., with opening statements beginning after 3 p.m.

The prosecution says they have enough evidence to prove that Jamison planned to murder Brown.

The defense says Jamison was acting in self-defense.

Witnesses will take the stand on Tuesday morning when the murder trial resumes in Luzerne County.

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