Local News

Springfield Man Guilty Of Trying To Kill Cops

A Springfield man faces up to 250-years behind bars after being convicted of two counts of attempted murder for trying to shoot police officers.  A judge handed down the guilty verdict for Jesus Ramirez yesterday, but defense attorney Sam Adam Jr. says they're appealing.

[audio:rddAdam1.mp3] [/audio]

Springfield Police Sergeant Christopher Russell was one of the officers Ramirez tried to shoot, and he believes justice was served.

[audio:rddRussell1.mp3] [/audio]

The courtroom was virtually silent as Sangamon County Judge Pat Kelley read the verdict, aside from a couple of people in the audience softly weeping as Ramirez sat in his chair, mainly stone faced.  Adam says it's hard for jurors to watch his client point a gun at officers on tape, while those officers are sitting in the courtroom, and reach a not guilty verdict.  Ramirez's sentencing date is set for November 13th.

Townhall Top of the Hour News

Local Weather - Sponsored By:

CLINTON WEATHER

Local News

DeWittDN on Facebook