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Updated 08/31/2010 07:52 PM

Seven jurors seated in Montgomery murder trial

By: Kate Gaier

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CHARLOTTE -- After three and a half days of questioning, seven jurors were seated Tuesday in the trial of Demetrius Montgomery, the man accused of killing Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers Jeff Shelton and Sean Clark in 2007.

The jury so far, which includes a student, a professor, a military mother, an engineer and a data entry specialist, is made up of one man and six women. Two of them are black and five are white.

During questioning, the defense brought up questions surrounding race and crime.

Once selected, the jurors were dismissed for the day, so attorneys could continue questioning other potential jurors. They were told they might not be needed for another day or two.

Five more jurors and at least two alternates must still be selected. When the process resumes Wednesday, a new jury pool of 30 will be brought in.

The day started with a slight delay. The defense said it met with Montgomery at his request Monday night. They told the judge Montgomery again said they are not his lawyers but when asked by the judge on Tuesday, Montgomery remained silent.