Suspect in officer killing appears in court
The man accused of fatally shooting a young NYPD officer in Queens appeared before a judge Thursday. According to police, 35-year-old Demetrious Blackwell fired a gun as Officer Brian Moore and his
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May 8, 2015, 4:33 PM
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The man accused of fatally shooting a young NYPD officer in Queens appeared before a judge Thursday.
According to police, 35-year-old Demetrious Blackwell fired a gun as Officer Brian Moore and his partner approached him last Saturday, hitting Moore in the face.
The 25-year-old officer died two days later.
Blackwell is facing murder charges and could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.
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