UPDATE (4 p.m.) – According to the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle associated with the man believed to have shot and killed a Newman police officer Wednesday morning has been located but the suspect is still outstanding.
The suspect is described as heavy set and was last seen wearing a black jacket with white Ecko brand patches on the shoulder, a black shirt, silver chain, and black shoes.
If seen, call 911.
BLUE ALERT UPDATE – The suspect's vehicle has been located. The suspect is still outstanding. @StanSheriff IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1 pic.twitter.com/KRRghlJj3d
— CHP – Alerts (@CHPAlerts) December 26, 2018
(8:29 a.m.) – Authorities say they are looking for a man who shot and killed a police officer in California.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department said Newman police Officer Ronil Singh was conducting a traffic stop early Wednesday in the town of Newman when he called out “shots fired” over his radio.
The department said the shooter had fled when back-up arrived to assist Singh.
A manhunt was underway for the killer, who was believed to be driving a gray Dodge Ram pickup at the time of the shooting.
The 33-year-old officer was rushed to a hospital and died from gunshot wounds.
Singh had worked for the Newman Police Department since July 2011.
BLUE ALERT – Stanislaus, Merced, San Joaquin, Tuolumne, and Santa Clara Counties.@StanSheriff IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1 pic.twitter.com/offvC609py
— CHP – Alerts (@CHPAlerts) December 26, 2018
