Jury chosen in Kent trial

Monday, June 23, 2008

The jury was chosen today in the trial of Theron Thomas Kent, of Topeka, who is accused of killing Beau Arndt.

Kent is charged with a single felony count of involuntary manslaughter and three misdemeanors — attempted unlawful methods of taking wildlife, criminal hunting and criminal discharge of a firearm. He is accused of firing a rifle into a field Dec. 15 where the 18-year-old Arndt was concealed in a blind near geese decoys. Arndt died at the scene in northwest Lyon County.

Twelve jurors and two alternates were chosen by 4:30 p.m. today.

Proceedings will pick up at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning for opening statements.

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