Opening Statements Begin in Accused Gunman's Trial for Ambush Killing of Deputy in Palmdale

Opening statements begin in accused gunman's trial for ambush killing of deputy in Palmdale

Opening statements began in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy in broad daylight nearly three years ago in Palmdale.

Jury hears first statements in deputy’s killing

LOS ANGELES — A man who allegedly pulled up next to a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy on patrol in Palmdale nearly three years ago and shot him in broad daylight had aspired to kill a law enforcement officer for…