ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Jury selection began on Monday in the trial involving the man accused of shooting and killing Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson in July 2023. According to investigators, Ferguson was running after Dominic De La O when he shot Ferguson in the face. The pursuit began after De La O was initially pulled over for reportedly driving at night with no headlights. He was then arrested, charged for the murder of Ferguson, and was ordered by a judge to stay behind bars until trial. Story continues below News: Former New Mexico State Police officer faces charges related to Medicaid fraud Trending: Are rideshare companies overcharging New Mexico customers? News: 2 dead after fiery crash causes closure on I-40 Community: New Mexico Strange: Prominent Ghost Stories in Albuquerque's Old Town Jury selection in the state trial is expected to continue, and the trial is estimated to last seven days. Prosecutors plan on calling 32 witnesses in the trial. Investigators found out the shotgun De La O had in his possession was altered with a pistol grip, and the barrel was sawed off. Officials said that gun was provided by 31-year-old Jonah Apodaca, who was recently sentenced to six years in federal prison. De La O also faces federal charges of possession of a firearm not registered with the National Firearm Registration and Transfer Record, and possession of a firearm not identified by a serial number. That trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 26, 2025, according to the Department of Justice.