HOUSTON, Texas – During the closing arguments in the sentencing phase of the Harding Street murder trial, Gerald Goines suffered a medical emergency and had to be escorted out of the courtroom.
As prosecutors started their closing arguments during the sentencing phase, Goines started exhibiting signs of distress, including heavy breathing while looking visibly unwell. He motioned to a bailiff to help him and then he was seen being held up by multiple officers and escorted out of the courtroom.
This incident prompted Judge Veronica Nelson to order an immediate recess, stating that proceedings would resume after Goines’ health was assessed.
Court officers escorted him from the courtroom, and he was then seen being transported by ambulance from the Harris County Criminal Courthouse.
KPRC 2 documented the scene, capturing images of Goines slumped over with medical equipment attached to his chest.
Missed a day or two? Get caught up with our daily coverage of the trial:
Day 10: Prosecution and defense rest in Harding Street murder trial
Day 9: Defense begins presenting case in Gerald Goines murder trial
Day 8: Autopsy photos shown in Goines trial for deadly Harding St. raid
Day 7: Jurors hear from Texas Ranger who investigated deadly Harding St. raid
Day 6: HPD detective says no evidence Gerald Goines fired firearm during deadly Harding St. raid
Day 5: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raid
Day 4: Gerald Goines’ former HPD partner, Steven Bryant, drops bombshell during emotional testimony
Day 2 of Gerald Goines murder trial: State drilling down on initial 911 call that got things going
Day 1: Ex-HPD narcotics officer’s lies led to deadly Harding Street raid, prosecutors argue
