The illegal immigrant accused of gunning down a California police officer last month appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday. Ronil Singh of the Newman Police Department, did not enter a plea during the hearing. CALIFORNIA POLICE OFFICER’S KILLING BY ACCUSED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ‘A SENSELESS TRAGEDY,’ CHIEF SAYSThe suspect was stopped by the officer for a DUI investigation before engaging in a gunfight, during which Singh tried to defend himself, Christianson said. "That's what actually made him stand out, the day I did the interview with him, is his devotion for this profession," Richardson said. Fox News’ Michael Lundin, Greg Norman, Frank Miles, Travis Fedschun and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Source: Fox News January 02, 2019 23:41 UTC