An Indian soldier who returned from the Iraqi war and complained of post-traumatic stress claimed self-defense for a fatal shooting in Las Vegas.

Matthew Sepi, 20, made a brief court appearance on Monday. His public defender said he should receive psychological treatment and not be put on trial for shooting a man on the street.

Sepi is Navajo from Winslow, Arizona. Six family members, including his mother, came from Arizona for the court hearing.

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ALLEY CONFRONTATION: Charges might be dropped (The Las Vegas Review-Journal 8/16)
Ex-Arizonan may get plea deal in shooting (AP 8/16)
Ex-Fort Hood Soldier Claims Self Defense In Deadly Las Vegas Shooting (KWTX 8/15)
Slaying by soldier back from Iraq was self-defense, lawyer says (AP 8/15)

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