Suspect in shooting death of New Kensington police officer in custody
Apr 16, 2018We've been investigating the case since Friday night continuously, relentlessly and eventually we were led to Rahmael Holt," said Westmoreland County District Attorney John Peck.Related HeadlinesWhat we know about arrest of suspect in New Ken officer’s shootingPolice had been searching for Holt since Friday night’s shooting during an attempted traffic stop. He was arrested about 5 a.m. Tuesday at a home on Ladora Way in Hazelwood after law enforcement agencies received a tip that he was there.Update New Kensington Officer Shaw Shooting:Holt is in custody. A presser is tentatively scheduled for 10. Thanks to everyone who called in and to the citizens of the New Kensington area who supported law enforcement efforts during this difficult time. — Troop A Public Information Officers (@PSPTroopAPIO) November 21, 2017In addition to Holt, seven other people were arrested -- including his mother, Sherry Holt -- on charges such as hindering apprehension.Rahmael Holt went to his mother's home two hours after shooting, police said. Sherry Holt later told investigators she hadn't seen him. The Westmoreland County sheriff told Channel 11’s Gabriella DeLuca that Holt was likely having a family meeting there about plans to turn himself in.What we know about Rahmael Sal Holt, the suspected killer of police Officer Brian ShawAt Sherry Holt's home on Tuesday, several people who answered the door denied Rahmael Holt was ever there.On Saturday, he went to a cousin's house in Duquesne, where he stayed for the weekend. His cousin, Marcel Mason, and Mason's girlfriend, Aysa Benson, also initially denied Holt stayed with them.RELATED: Police charge pair with hindering search for Holt"When they weren't cooperating, when they were hindering the apprehension of Mr. Holt, the decision was made that resulted in the arrests of some individuals," Peck said.While he was there, investigators found evidence Holt bought a cell phone, which helped them pinpoint his exact location.Authorities told Channel 11’s... (WPXI Pittsburgh)