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Teens Held In Vegas Officer's Killing
Marshall, Williams Due In Court Monday
POSTED: 8:17 am PST November 23,
2009
UPDATED: 8:32 am PST November 23,
2009
LAS VEGAS -- Two young men charged in the killing of a Las Vegas Metro police officer were due in court Monday as authorities pursued charges against more suspects, bringing the total to five.The latest arrests came Sunday night when 18-year-old Quadrae Scott and 18-year-old Emmitt Ferguson were taken into custody.Scott is charged with murder, attempted robbery and conspiracy. Ferguson is charged with accessory to murder.They’re being held at the North Las Vegas Detention Center, alongside three other suspects: 18-year-old Prentice Marshall, 20-year-old Saul Williams Jr. and an unnamed 17-year-old who will be charged as an adult.All five are suspected gang members.Marshall and Williams will face a judge via video teleconference Monday morning. They were arrested Nov. 20, less than 24 hours after Officer Trevor Nettleton was found shot to death in the garage of his North Las Vegas home.
Video: Former Colleague Pays Tribute To Fallen OfficerAuthorities said Nettleton was killed during a botched robbery and Marshall was injured when the group exchanged gunfire.Police said they have recovered the gun used in the killing, although it’s unclear who pulled the trigger.Marshall and the 17-year-old have also been linked to the armed robbery of an 18-year-old less than hour before Nettleton’s death.
Video: Former Colleague Pays Tribute To Fallen OfficerAuthorities said Nettleton was killed during a botched robbery and Marshall was injured when the group exchanged gunfire.Police said they have recovered the gun used in the killing, although it’s unclear who pulled the trigger.Marshall and the 17-year-old have also been linked to the armed robbery of an 18-year-old less than hour before Nettleton’s death.
Previous Stories:
- November 23, 2009: Las Vegans To Hold Vigil For Fallen Officer
- November 20, 2009: Police: Accused Cop Killers Have Gang Ties
- November 20, 2009: 17-Year-Old Charged In Officer's Killing
- November 19, 2009: Sheriff: We Have All Suffered ‘Senseless’ Loss
- November 19, 2009: Coroner Identifies Slain Vegas Officer
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