The man accused of shooting a LaPorte County deputy made his first in-person court appearance Friday.

Sharod Grafton, 22, faces attempted murder and other charges in the May shooting of Deputy Jon Samuelson inside a Michigan City hospital emergency room.

Grafton’s attorneys are seeking to move the trial out of LaPorte County, arguing widespread publicity could affect his chance at an impartial jury. Prosecutors say expanded jury screening could address those concerns.

The judge is expected to rule on the venue request within 10 days.