By Associated Press - Thursday, May 23, 2019

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A jury has found a 30-year-old man guilty of first-degree murder and two weapons crimes in Omaha.

Douglas County District Court records say the jury returned the verdict Tuesday against Forrest Cox III. Prosecutors say 25-year-old Laron Rogers was shot on March 6, 2017, during a marijuana deal outside a convenience store.

Cox’s is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 8 to life in prison.



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