By Canadian Press

Brief court appearance for teens accused in death of Calgary police officer

Jan 4, 2021 | 12:19 PM

CALGARY – Two teenagers accused in the death of a Calgary police officer last week made brief court appearances this morning.

A 17-year-old, who cannot be identified, and 19-year-old Amir Abdulrahman were charged with first-degree murder after the officer was killed while attempting a traffic stop on New Year’s Eve.

Sgt. Andrew Harnett had pulled over an SUV and was hit and dragged on the road when the vehicle took off.

He died a short time later.

A bail hearing for the 17-year-old alleged driver has been scheduled for Jan. 19.

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Abulrahman is next to appear on Feb. 4 after his lawyer asked for time to review the evidence.

Neither accused appeared in person but was reached by phone.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan 4, 2021.

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