WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — July selection starts Tuesday in the trial against a man accused of stabbing a Wheat Ridge police officer two years ago.
Andre Jones is facing several charges including criminal attempted first-degree murder of a police officer and first-degree assault.
Investigators said Officer Allan Fischer was stabbed 12 times. Ten times in the neck, one in the chest, and another in the back.
It happened April 13, 2022, near West 44th Avenue and Ward Road in Wheat Ridge. Fischer said he was responding to a routine call when it happened.
“I don't necessarily want to forget,” said Fischer. “I mean, it's been an enormous part of my life, unfortunately. So, I'm not going to forget it. There's no way I can. But this will be the final spokes in the wheel, so to speak, to where I can put it behind me and just move on.”
Fischer said he’s been waiting more than two years to get justice. Now, he’s preparing to share his story on the witness stand.
“I'm not nervous at all,” said Fischer. “I'm more anxious than anything. I'm looking forward to getting all this over with and behind me. It’s a little overwhelming at times but I've been looking forward to this for two-and-a-half years and I can't believe it's finally here.”
There are several videos, including clips captures on body cam, showing what happened to Fischer. He said he hasn’t seen every video, and he doesn’t plan to.
“There are certain videos I'm not going to watch,” said Fischer. “My daughter and the DA have told me there are a couple of them that are pretty gruesome. I mean, I kind of know what happened. I don't need to see it.”
Fischer said jury selection is expected to wrap up Tuesday with opening statements expected to begin Wednesday morning. The trial is scheduled to last through Friday, with next Monday and Tuesday reserved just in case it goes longer.
Fischer is still dealing with medical issues because of the brutal stabbing. He said he has another surgery scheduled for later this month to help with the pain in his neck.
"I appreciate the support I've received from numerous entities and people,” said Fischer. “Everybody's been very supportive to me and my family, and it's really meant a lot. In fact, it's helped a lot."