Christchurch Murder Trial
A 55-year-old Christchurch man is on trial for murdering another man after a night of partying.
The accused admits to shooting the victim, but claims it was in self-defence.
The accused said he was fighting with the alleged victim when a gun went off, but he didn't realise the shot had connected with the other man.
The Crown alleges that the accused pulled the trigger in rage, intending to kill or injure the victim, and then left him to die.
Author's summary: Man claims self-defence in murder trial.