Suspect in shooting of deputy near Whittier appears in court
NORWALK -- A man accused of shooting and badly wounding a sheriff's deputy near Whittier appeared in court Wednesday, officials said.
Emigdio Preciado Jr., 41, was in Norwalk Superior Court for pre-trial hearing, court officials said. He's due back in court Nov. 15 for another hearing.
Preciado allegedly opened fire with an AK-47 assault rifle on two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies during a Sept. 5, 2000, traffic stop on Gun Avenue in an unincorporated county area near Whittier.
Deputy Michael Schaap was shot in the forehead, paralyzed and had to re-learn to walk and talk during his recovery.
The second deputy who was attacked, Deputy David Timberlake, wasn't injured by the fully automatic gunfire.
Preciado, a U.S. Citizen, allegedly fled to Mexico following the shooting where he was captured by Mexican officials in July of last year. He was returned to the United States in January.
Three other suspects in the case have already been convicted and sentenced for their roles in the attack.
Emigdio Preciado Jr., 41, was in Norwalk Superior Court for pre-trial hearing, court officials said. He's due back in court Nov. 15 for another hearing.
Preciado allegedly opened fire with an AK-47 assault rifle on two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies during a Sept. 5, 2000, traffic stop on Gun Avenue in an unincorporated county area near Whittier.
Deputy Michael Schaap was shot in the forehead, paralyzed and had to re-learn to walk and talk during his recovery.
The second deputy who was attacked, Deputy David Timberlake, wasn't injured by the fully automatic gunfire.
Preciado, a U.S. Citizen, allegedly fled to Mexico following the shooting where he was captured by Mexican officials in July of last year. He was returned to the United States in January.
Three other suspects in the case have already been convicted and sentenced for their roles in the attack.
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