PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A man accused of killing a Philadelphia police inspector’s son turned down a plea deal on Monday, and the case will head to a jury.
Tyquan Atkinson, 22, is charged with first-degree murder for the 2019 killing of Nicholas Flacco, following a fight at FDR Park between a group of women after a Phillies game.
The prosecution extended a one-day plea offer of third-degree murder to Atkinson.
Atkinson’s lawyer, Evan Hughes, said they are taking their chances in front of a jury.
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"The Commonwealth put thought and consideration into the case," said Hughes. "They extended an offer, but ultimately that was rejected by my client."
Atkinson is now facing first-degree murder and other weapons charges in the death of Flacco, who was the son of Philadelphia police inspector Christopher Flacco.
Both sides will be back in front of a judge later this week, as they work to find a start date for the jury trial.
Atkinson has been in jail with no bail since 2019.
