Man Convicted of Murder in Death of Washington State Police Officer Shot by Deputy

Officer Vancouver Police Department officer Donald Sahota is displayed as he is honored by friends, family and colleagues at ilani Casino Resort near La Center, Wash., on Feb. 8, 2022. Amanda Cowan/The Columbian via AP, File

VANCOUVER, Wash.—A Washington state man was found guilty of murder Friday for his role in the 2022 death of a police officer who was mistakenly shot by a sheriff’s deputy.

A Clark County jury convicted Julio Segura of Yakima on counts of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, robbery, possession of a stolen vehicle and eluding police, all in connection with the death of Vancouver police officer Donald Sahota, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.