Police Shooter Trial Begins

The trial for James Buckland, the man accused of shooting Norton police chief James Lane in May 2021, begins Thursday in Wise County. Buckland’s trial starts with jury selection, with opening arguments scheduled for Monday. The trial is scheduled to conclude by Oct. 27. Buckland faces a slew of charges stemming from the May 7, 2021 incident, including attempted capital murder of a law enforcement officer. Lane was hospitalized for weeks following the shooting.