Trial begins for man accused of killing local musician in 2022

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The trial for the man accused of killing a 29-year-old local musician over three years ago started Tuesday.

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Rahjule Keeton is charged with second-degree murder and robbery in the death of James Hallenbeck. Keeton is accused of shooting Hallenbeck after robbing him on Olean Street in August 2022.

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Keeton was arrested last November by U.S. Marshals. At the time of his arrest, police said the case involves two suspects, and the search for the second suspect was ongoing.

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Attorneys selected a jury Monday. Check back for updates as News10NBC continues to follow this story.

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