Suspect in NYPD officer shooting indicted
The man accused of shooting a police officer last week in Bushwick was charged with attempted murder in the first degree at a hearing today. Brooklyn's district attorney announced the indictment against
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Feb 7, 2012, 12:38 AM
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The man accused of shooting a police officer last week in Bushwick was charged with attempted murder in the first degree at a hearing today.
Brooklyn's district attorney announced the indictment against Luis Ortiz, 21.
According to police, Ortiz shot NYPD officer Kevin Brennan in the head last week when police responded to a call of shots fired at the Bushwick Houses. Brennan is currently recovering at Bellevue Hospital.
Ortiz faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted.
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