Large turnout expected at officer’s wake
A wake today for Lakewood, NJ, Patrolman Christopher Matlosz is expected to draw hundreds of mourners.
The 27-year-old was shot three times Friday while sitting in his patrol car after stopping his accused killer for questioning. The Associated Press reports the shooter, 19-year-old Jahmell Crockam, appeared in court yesterday to plead not guilty. He’s being held on $5 million bail.
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