NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The trial of Metro Nashville Police officer Andrew Delke, who is charged with first degree murder will be held in Nashville.
On Tuesday, Judge Monte Watkins denied Delke's change of venue request.
Delke is accused of shooting and killing Daniel Hambrick after an attempted traffic stop. The decommissioned officer's attorneys argued he couldn't get a fair trial in Nashville.
But the judge denied their request to move the trial, ensuring that it will be tried in front of a Davidson County jury.
NewsChannel 5 reached out to Delke's attorney, David Raybin, who said he had no comment on the judge's decision.
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