INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis police Officer Jason Fishburn has said he doesn't remember being shot and critically wounded last July, but he will be the first witness called in the trial of the man accused of shooting him, prosecutors said.

Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of Brian Reese, 37, who is charged with attempted murder, resisting law enforcement and carrying a handgun without a license. Fishburn was shot while chasing Reese on foot as part of a homicide investigation.

The trial was moved to Valparaiso in Porter County because of the amount of publicity surrounding Fishburn's shooting and recovery. Fishburn and his family have also been outspoken supporters of a referendum campaign for Wishard Memorial Hospital, where he was treated after the shooting.

Even though Fishburn has said he doesn't remember exactly what happened, Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi said he will still be a powerful witness.

"Just putting a face on what happened, and just talking about what he's doing," Brizzi said.

Defense attorneys said they are prepared for the dramatic testimony.

"We're never going to deny that our client did something he shouldn't have done. The only issue is did our client have the intent to kill Officer Fishburn?" said public defender David Shircliff.

The prosecution could call as many as 45 witnesses. The case is expected to last about a week.