Suspect in Shelby NC police shooting waives extradition

By: News Staff

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The man accused of killing a police officer in North Carolina and then fleeing to Rhode Island will be sent home to face murder charges.

Authorities say 23-year-old Irving Fenner signed extradition waiver papers on Thursday.

He’s charged with first-degree murder in the killing of North Carolina Police Officer Tim Brackeen.

No word yet on when Fenner will be picked up by North Carolina Police.

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