Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Death After Killing Police Officer

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Death After Killing Police Officer
Rahmael Holt in a mug shot. New Kensington Police
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A man who was found guilty of killing a Pennsylvania police officer was sentenced to death.

Rahmael Holt, 31, of Harrison, Allegheny County, is now the 133rd person on the state’s death row. He was condemned to death by lethal injection in the 2017 slaying of Officer Brian Shaw in Kensington, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and WTAE. A Westmoreland County jury recommended the death penalty and Judge Rita Hathaway announced it Wednesday.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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