Jurors Deliberate in Ahmad Alissa Shooting Trial

In the trial of Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, accused of killing 10 people at a Boulder King Soopers in 2021, jurors are deliberating on whether he was legally insane at the time of the attack. Alissa, diagnosed with severe schizophrenia, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, citing auditory and visual hallucinations. His father testified that cultural stigma prevented the family from seeking treatment, believing his son was possessed by an evil spirit. Prosecutors argue that Alissa's meticulous planning and fear of jail demonstrate he knew his actions were wrong, while the defense maintains his psychosis rendered him unable to discern right from wrong. Both sides presented closing arguments, focusing on Alissa's mental state and the extent to which it influenced his actions. Jury deliberations are expected to begin soon.