Lawyers for the man charged with killing two people and wounding two others during a series of shootings in Essex two years are asking for a new mental health evaluation of the suspect, saying he is unfit to stand trial.
A previous mental health evaluation found Christopher Williams, 29, of Essex, sane as of Aug. 24, 2006, the date when police say he went on the shooting rampage, allegedly after breaking up with a girlfriend.
Judge Geoffrey Crawford is scheduled to hear arguments on the defense motion Wednesday morning.
Williams’ trial is set for Jury selection July 7. If a new mental health evaluation is ordered, the trial likely would be delayed.