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Jury Convicts Man In 2012 Shooting Of NYPD Sergeant


nypdsA New York City jury convicted a Queens man in the 2012 shooting of an NYPD sergeant.

John Thomas was found guilty Thursday of first-degree attempted murder of a police officer, aggravated assault on a police officer and related offenses.

The 27-year-old faces up to 40 years to life in prison when he’s sentenced.

Prosecutors say 47-year-old Craig Bier was on patrol when he approached Thomas in August 2012. Thomas fled and exchanged gunfire with Bier when the officer caught up with him. Bier was shot in both legs.

Thomas will be sentenced on July 29.

(AP)



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