Flagstaff Man Pleads Not Guilty, Claiming Self Defense In A Shooting Outside A Flagstaff Bar

A Flagstaff man who was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, was indicted on first degree murder Monday in connection with the shooting death of another Flagstaff man. Police say 26-year-old Treysean Michael Anthony Ware and 26-year-old Frankie James Jackson were involved in a fight, when Ware shot Jackson twice outside “Collins Irish Pub and Grill” in downtown Flagstaff at around 1 a.m. back on March 20th. When officers arrived they found Jackson. He was taken to Flagstaff Medical Center and was pronounced dead a short time later. Treysean pleaded not guilty, claiming self-defense on Monday. He was originally booked on charges of second degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, disorderly conduct with a weapon and drug charges. Treysean is being held in the Coconino County Jail. He is due to appear in court again on May 9th.