DaveInTexas
11-20-2020, 04:31 AM
Link (https://www.fox29.com/news/suspect-held-for-trial-in-shooting-death-of-cpl-james-oconnor)
PHILADELPHIA - Four men have been ordered to stand trial on charges stemming from the death of a Philadelphia police officer shot as police were trying to serve a warrant earlier this year.
Hassan Elliott, 22, accused of being the gunman, and three co-defendants were ordered held for trial Wednesday on charges including murder, conspiracy, attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, and weapons offenses.
Cpl. James O'Connor was killed during a SWAT operation to arrest Elliot, who was suspected in a separate homicide.
SWAT officers made entry into a home on the 1600 block of Bridge Street on the morning of March 13 when police say Elliot opened fire on officers through a closed front door.
PHILADELPHIA - Four men have been ordered to stand trial on charges stemming from the death of a Philadelphia police officer shot as police were trying to serve a warrant earlier this year.
Hassan Elliott, 22, accused of being the gunman, and three co-defendants were ordered held for trial Wednesday on charges including murder, conspiracy, attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, and weapons offenses.
Cpl. James O'Connor was killed during a SWAT operation to arrest Elliot, who was suspected in a separate homicide.
SWAT officers made entry into a home on the 1600 block of Bridge Street on the morning of March 13 when police say Elliot opened fire on officers through a closed front door.