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Arraignment Delayed for Man Suspected of Fatally Shooting Whittier Police Officer

Michael Christopher Mejia is seen in a photo released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

A 26-year-old man suspected of killing a Whittier Police officer appeared in court Monday for his arraignment, but the hearing was continued to April 5, 2017. Michael Mejia faces two counts of murder and one count each of attempted murder, carjacking and possession of a firearm by a felon in relation to the Feb. 20 shootings of his cousin and Whittier Police Officer Keith Boyer.

Ellina Abovian reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on March 6, 2017.

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