11-20-2017, 02:17 PM
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. -- Suspect Identified / Manhunt Underway
Police say they arrested the driver of an SUV that fled a traffic stop, leaving behind a passenger who fatally shot a rookie police officer in suburban Pittsburgh.
Police on Sunday arrested Tavon Jamere Harper, who they say fled the traffic stop after the passenger bolted from the SUV. Harper faces drug and fleeing charges.
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Pennsylvania State Police are searching for 29-year-old Rahmael Sal Holt, pictured above. He's the passenger accused of killing Officer Brian Shaw during the traffic stop Friday night.
New Kensington Police Chief Jim Klein had a pointed message for the man they believe gunned down their brother in blue: "We will find you. We will arrest you. And we will prosecute you so you will be held accountable for what has occurred."
Holt has a criminal record reportedly dating back to 2007, which includes firearm and drug charges.
Officers from different towns are pitching in on the manhunt so the town's police department can grieve Shaw's death.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/driver-arre...-shooting/
Police say they arrested the driver of an SUV that fled a traffic stop, leaving behind a passenger who fatally shot a rookie police officer in suburban Pittsburgh.
Police on Sunday arrested Tavon Jamere Harper, who they say fled the traffic stop after the passenger bolted from the SUV. Harper faces drug and fleeing charges.
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for 29-year-old Rahmael Sal Holt, pictured above. He's the passenger accused of killing Officer Brian Shaw during the traffic stop Friday night.
New Kensington Police Chief Jim Klein had a pointed message for the man they believe gunned down their brother in blue: "We will find you. We will arrest you. And we will prosecute you so you will be held accountable for what has occurred."
Holt has a criminal record reportedly dating back to 2007, which includes firearm and drug charges.
Officers from different towns are pitching in on the manhunt so the town's police department can grieve Shaw's death.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/driver-arre...-shooting/