WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – The Latest on a former Florida police officer charged in the fatal shooting of a legally armed musician on the side of an Interstate 95 ramp. (all times local):
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Police union officials say they will defend an officer charged in the killing of a legally armed black musician whose car broke down on an interstate ramp.
Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association President John Kazanjian said Thursday that the union believes fired Palm Beach Gardens officer Nouman Raja identified himself before confronting Corey Jones last Oct. 18.
Raja was charged Wednesday with manslaughter and attempted murder. Charging documents say Raja didn’t identify himself as an officer before opening fire.