Attempted capital murder case goes to jury

A Washington County jury retired at 11:15 to deliberate the fate of a Fayetteville man facing up to life in prison on eight counts of attempted capital murder, accused of shooting at police during a March standoff.

Sergio Hidalgo Andrade Martinez, 52, of Fayetteville, also faces two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of being a felon in possession of a gun, possession of cocaine and possession of drugs and a gun.

Andrade faces a total of 24 separate charges and sentencing enhancements.

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