New jury selected in Roberts trial

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A second jury has been selected in a pending Chattanooga murder trial.

Darryl Roberts is charged with first degree murder in the September 2023 shooting death of Christopher Wright.

The shooting occurred in front of Patten Towers after the pair got into an argument.

The trial was supposed to begin two weeks ago, but had to be delayed due to a court error.

The jury had accidentally learned that Roberts is a convicted felon before the trial began.

Opening arguments were held this afternoon, with Roberts’ attorneys claiming the shooting was self-defense.

The first witnesses in the case will be called up Tuesday morning.