Suspect in ambush of Houston-area deputy held without bond
HOUSTON (AP) — A man charged with killing a suburban Houston officer first shot the 10-year veteran in the back of the head and fired a total of 15 times, authorities said Monday.
Shannon J. Miles, who is charged with capital murder, appeared briefly in state District Court in handcuffs and shackles. The 30-year-old Houston resident said very little, other than to answer the judge's questions. He is being held without bond and has two court-appointed attorneys; neither was at the courthouse.
Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson would not comment on a motive to reporters.
Anderson read the probable cause statement in court, saying that police first received a call at 8:20 p.m. Friday.