The jury reached an impasse on day three of deliberation in trial over the shooting death of an illegal immigrant on a ranch near the US–Mexico border.

The jury is set to begin deliberating following closing arguments on April 18.

The defense called its first witnesses on April 16 as the case moves toward final arguments and jury deliberations later in the week.

More self-reliance and less dependance on government were dominant themes of the yearly event.

In a law enforcement video, George Alan Kelly said he shot over the heads of a group of men in tactical clothing trespassing on his property.

Santa Cruz County Detective Mario Barba confirmed it was ‘not standard practice’ to record a ’small portion' of an interview.

Fifth generation Arizona border rancher describes how the types of illegal immigrants he faces on his property have dramatically changed in recent years.

Absent a bullet, witness says shell casings were ‘consistent’ with those fired from an AK-47 semi-automatic rifle.

Wanda Kelly says she saw two men carrying long rifles before her husband went out to investigate.

Ranch owner George Alan Kelly faces charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.