AUSTIN (KXAN) -- More witnesses testified Tuesday as the defense continues its portion of the sentencing hearing for Austin police officer Christopher Taylor, who a jury found guilty of deadly conduct last month in the 2019 death of Mauris DeSilva. Police responded to 911 calls of DeSilva walking around his condo complex with a knife to his throat and ultimately shot and killed him on the fifth floor common area. Taylor's attorneys said he acted in accordance with his training and in defense of himself and others. Prosecutors said DeSilva was undergoing a "profound" mental health episode, and police did not need to shoot him. You can follow view updates from throughout Tuesday's court proceedings below on the social media platform "X." Good morning, back in court again as officer Christopher Taylor's sentencing hearing continues. Today, we'll hear from more of the Defense's witnesses. Remaining witnesses will testify next week. @KXAN_News pic.twitter.com/lIsfbwNUwD— Brianna Hollis (@BriHollisNEWS) November 26, 2024 Former APD top cops didn't discipline Taylor for actions in this case Former APD Chief Brian Manley and Interim Chief Robin Henderson took the stand Tuesday saying they did not believe Taylor violated any APD policy when confronting DeSilva. Manley was the chief when this incident happened and said the internal investigation into Taylor's actions resulted in Manley deciding not to issue any punishment or suspension. The former chief told prosecutors that during his time in the role, he never issued a suspension related to deadly use of force. He did testify that there have been subsequent policy violations involved in use of force cases which did result in formal discipline. Manley also stated he would not encourage young officers to join APD at this time. Henderson said she believed that fact should be mitigating evidence the judge should consider when determining Taylor's sentence. Below is a transcription of part of the State's cross-examination with Henderson on this topic. Prosecutor Rob Drummond: If courts were to extend grace to officers involved in fatal shootings, or in shootings at all or in uses of force at all, because the department did not find they violated procedure, we would be in a situation where, effectively, the police department's discipline would be superseding part of the courts decision making and the jury's decision making. Do you see what I'm saying? Henderson: Absolutely. Yes, sir. Drummond: Do you find that to be problematic if that were the case? Henderson: If that were the case. Defense's first three witnesses wrap before noon Monday The defense called three witnesses Monday: Bruce Mills, former interim assistant city manager over public safety Howard Williams, Texas State professor; State called him as a potential expert witness on the DeSilva case for grand jury proceedings Rich Daugherty, Taylor's former landlord and now "close friend" Mills testified that he did not see any issues with the officers' response to DeSilva. Williams said that he did not find the officers' actions to be criminally negligent, but referenced his previously written report that he noted a reasonable jury may disagree with that. Daugherty spoke to Taylor's character. You can find more details from Monday's testimony below. Good morning, we're now in the final stretch of the trial for APD officer Christopher Taylor. Defense will present sentencing witnesses today. Recap: Jury found Taylor guilty of deadly conduct, Judge Blazey will determine his sentence. @KXAN_News https://t.co/tIL96zdzOD— Brianna Hollis (@BriHollisNEWS) November 25, 2024 Once proceedings are done Tuesday, the remaining witnesses will testify on Tuesday, Dec. 3, beginning at 1:30 p.m.