The murder trial of a Madison County man accused of killing a North Alabama tow company owner during a 2023 repossession attempt continued this week as jurors viewed police interrogation footage, body camera video, and testimony from investigators and medical officials, according to local courtroom coverage.

Warren Siao is charged with murder in the death of Jayson Click, co-owner and operator of Ace Towing LLC, who investigators said was attempting to repossess Siao’s Audi at the time of the December 2023 shooting.

Earlier reporting from local stations stated the shooting occurred at Siao’s home in Harvest during what authorities described as a repossession attempt involving the vehicle.

During testimony Tuesday, jurors were shown Siao’s recorded police interrogation.

In the video, Siao told investigators he believed burglars had entered his property and taken his vehicle from the garage.

Siao said he fired what he described as “warning shots” after believing a burglary was occurring.

Prosecutors alleged Siao fired 16 rounds during the incident, four of which struck Click, according to courtroom testimony cited by the outlets.

During questioning, Siao acknowledged he had previously fallen behind on payments for the Audi but stated he had not received notice of a repossession.

Prosecutors also presented Ring doorbell footage showing tow truck driver Bill Irwin at the home’s front door before the repossession began.

Irwin previously testified Alabama law does not require advance notice before a repossession but said he attempted to contact Siao as a courtesy before the vehicle was removed.

Jurors also viewed body camera footage from responding deputies, according to the courtroom coverage.

In one video shown in court, Siao told deputies, “I shot the burglars that went in my house and got my car.”

Testimony also focused on license plate reader technology used by towing companies.

Investigators testified the system captured an image of Siao’s white Audi inside the garage shortly before the shooting.

State medical examiner Dr. Jonrika Malone testified Click died from multiple gunshot wounds and ruled the death a homicide, the stations reported.

Malone testified the injuries were not survivable and said Click would have died within minutes.

Sherri Blevins is a reporter for 256 Today.

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