INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A man accused in the fatal shooting of an Indianapolis police officer has been found competent to understand the charges against him.
The Indianapolis Star reports (https://indy.st/2lpG0Zt ) Wednesday that a judge has ruled 27-year-old Major Davis also is able to assist in his trial.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer Perry Renn was slain in 2014 during a gun battle.
Davis is charged with murder and faces the death penalty if convicted. His trial was halted in October so he could receive mental health treatment.
A March 31 pretrial conference has been scheduled.
Davis has previously asked to represent himself in his case. His attorneys previously told the court Davis suffers from “paranoia and delusions.”
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Information from: The Indianapolis Star, https://www.indystar.com
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