TIMELINE: Events in the case of cop killer, Christopher Monfort

A man accused of killing a Seattle police officer in a Halloween ambush in 2009 was angry about what he saw as an increasing number of police-­brutality cases, a prosecutor told jurors in trial last month.

Opening statements began Jan. 20 in the trial of Christopher Monfort, who authorities say was conducting a one-­man war on police. The trial continues.

He's charged with aggravated murder and attempted murder in the shooting, and also arson for a fire that damaged police vehicles at a city maintenance yard.

Monfort has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty if he's convicted, even though Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered a moratorium on executions as long as he is governor.

Monfort is accused of shooting Officer Tim Brenton and Officer Britt Sweeney as they sat in a patrol car. Sweeney survived. See the timeline above or here for more.

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The Associated Press contributed to this story. 

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