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Ross Lane & Anthony Ridens
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A 31-year-old man has pleaded guilty to capital murder in the death of a Topeka police officer.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Ross Preston Lane pleaded guilty Friday in the September 2014 death of police Cpl. Jason Harwood. Harwood was shot three times during a routine traffic stop. Harwood was wearing a bulletproof vest but was hit in the neck and abdomen.
During a hearing Friday in Shawnee County District Court, Lane also pleaded guilty to felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a stolen firearm. His sentencing is set for July 24.
Another defendant, Randy Ridens, is accused of giving Lane a ride out of Topeka after the shooting. He's charged with obstructing apprehension of Lane and possession of a stolen motorcycle.
© Associated Press
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