Trial set in double homicide during Highland liquor store robbery
A trial could be as early as the first week of November for three men charged in the deadly shooting of two men during a robbery of a Highland liquor and video store in March 2005.
Store owner Steve Hall, 54, and a clerk, 25-year-old Brian Gregorio, both of Highland, died during the violent robbery at Cee Vee's Liquor and Couch Potato Video.
A trial for defendants Christopher Turelle White, 21, Darwin Lamont Richardson, 22, and Tristan Darnell Allan, 23, is set to begin Nov. 3.
Authorities say the three men stormed the liquor store demanding cash and lottery tickets. They each face two counts of murder and two counts of robbery, according to court records.
Prosecutors and one defense lawyer announced they were ready for trial during proceedings Friday in San Bernardino Superior Court, Deputy District Attorney Dan Detienne said Friday. Another defense lawyer was not ready, but he expected to be ready within a week.
Allan received "pro-per" status, meaning he represents himself.
The three defendants are scheduled to return to court Oct. 31 to confirm the trial date.
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