HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It was back in May when District Judge Tim Chambers took under advisement a suppression motion by the defense in a murder case. The motion will decide whether statements made by 34-year-old Quinton Moore, who is charged with first-degree murder, should be allowed at trial.

No ruling has been made in the murder case, but that could come Friday.

In July, Judge Chambers said both sides wanted more time to submit additional briefs in the case over the suppression motion.

Moore is accused of shooting 42-year-old Clarence D. Allen multiple times in his head and neck while Allen slept at a residence at 1701 E. 30th in Hutchinson.

The defense contends he may have been under the influence of alcohol, but also that he may have asked for an attorney while being questioned on the day of the murder.

The case is scheduled for trial next week, according to District Attorney Keith Schroeder.

Moore remains jailed on a $500,000 bond.