The jury was chosen today in the trial of Theron Thomas Kent, of Topeka, who is accused of killing Beau Arndt.
Kent is charged with a single felony count of involuntary manslaughter and three misdemeanors — attempted unlawful methods of taking wildlife, criminal hunting and criminal discharge of a firearm. He is accused of firing a rifle into a field Dec. 15 where the 18-year-old Arndt was concealed in a blind near geese decoys. Arndt died at the scene in northwest Lyon County.
Twelve jurors and two alternates were chosen by 4:30 p.m. today.
Proceedings will pick up at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning for opening statements.
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