Ex-Texas cop Aaron Dean found guilty of killing Atatiana Jefferson while attending 'Open Structure call.'

Atatiana Jefferson was fatally shot dead in her home by a former Texas police officer, who has now been found guilty of manslaughter.

Aaron Dean & team attended "Open Structure call:”

On October 2019, while the cops acknowledged an "Open Structure call" at Atatiana Jefferson's residence door open, a white cop named Aaron Dean pulled the trigger on Jefferson, which shot the black woman dead.

The Tarrant County, Texas, jury convicted Dean of manslaughter after debating for more than 13 hours. Once convicted, he could spend up to 20 years behind bars.

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Aaron Dean's act a self-defense

During the trial, Aaron Dean's lawyer, Bob Gill, claimed that the police officer shot in self-defense, and When Jefferson pointed a weapon at the former officer, she gave up her rights.

Dean's sentencing process starts on Friday in Dallas Fort-Worth

Zion, Jefferson's now 11-year-old nephew, testified in court. He was present when Jefferson was shot death. He was eight years old when the shooting occurred.

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Zion heart-wrenching testimony

In his witness box, Zion testified that he and his aunt were playing video games and heard a noise. The house door was kept open to let out the smoke coming from burnt hamburgers. After a while, they heard a noise, and Jefferson rushed towards the window by grabbing a rifle.

According to body cam footage obtained, Dean could be heard telling Jefferson to put her hands up in the air and to show her hands, and right after that, he shot Jefferson dead.

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Reason for police officer’s visit to Jefferson’s home

When Fort Worth, Texas, police attended an "open structure call" in the 1200 block of E. Allen Avenue at about 2:30 a.m. on October 12, 2019, Jefferson was slain. A neighbor notified authorities that Jefferson's front door was open.

The neighbor requested police to check on the Texas woman out of worry for her safety after noting that her front door was open while Jefferson, 28, and Zion were playing video games when the call was placed.

Prior to his resignation, Dean, who had been a member of the Fort Worth Police Department since April 2018, had been initially placed on administrative leave.