U.S. immigration authorities confirmed they had no contact with the Mexican illegal immigrant suspected of killing a California police officer until the man was arrested last week. Perez Arriaga, who was in the country illegally and had previous arrests, was taken into custody Friday on suspicion of killing Newman police Cpl. The officer's death has rekindled a national debate over California sanctuary policies. The sheriff also said Perez Arriaga had gang affiliations. POLICE OFFICER'S MURDER A 'SENSELESS TRAGEDY,' POLICE CHIEF SAYSSeven other people have been charged with aiding Perez Arriaga after the killing.

Source: Fox News December 31, 2018 21:55 UTC