Detroit: Cop Killer charged as adult.

detroitiscrap.com OAK PARK, Mich. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy accused of killing a suburban Detroit police officer appeared in court by video camera to hear the first-degree murder charge. Jonathan Belton is being charged as an adult in Oakland County. His attorney entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf Friday in 45-B District Court in Oak Park. Oak Park Officer Mason Samborski was shot in the head Sunday. Police say he was returning Belton to an apartment complex after finding the teen was driving without a license. The prosecutor’s office says a hearing is set for Jan. 16 to determine if there is probable cause to put Belton on trial. First-degree murder carries life in prison without parole. A message seeking comment was left with defense lawyer Wright Blake.

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