James Sultan tested his comedic skills Thursday while cross-examining Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Timothy Dowd. Sultan asked Dowd about tire tracks that were found at the crime scene. Sultan inquired if Dowd had training in tire deflation devices. Here’s what came next, via The Boston Globe.

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ZING! Video of the wisecrack didn’t pick up any laughs from the crowd. Probably because this is, you know, a murder trial.