Day two of the murder trial of Ian Cranston in the death of Barry Washington Jr. last year began with police officer testimony and body camera footage both at the scene and at the police station as Cranston was questioned.
Cranston is accused of shooting Washington, 22, on the sidewalk at NW Oregon Ave. and NW Wall St. after an argument early on Sept. 19, 2021.
Cranston has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, second-degree manslaughter, first-degree assault, and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon.
The morning session Friday started with testimony from Bend Police Officer Cody Lyter, who was the first officer on the scene.
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Prosecutors showed body cam footage and the firearm used in the shooting.
The footage showed Washington, on the ground, coming in an out of consciousness. At one point in the video, Washington is heard saying “take me home” and “I need help.”
Later in the video, Lyter and Cranston speak as Cranston is being taken to the police station. Cranston asks “Is he going to be OK?” to which Lyter replies “I don’t know.”
Then at the station, Cranston is heard saying “I just want to be as helpful as possible.” At another point he says, “This is not the situation I want to be in.”
Opening Arguments
