ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The state is asking for an accused cop killer to be sentenced to life in prison if found guilty of the crime. Dominic De La O is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated fleeing, and eight other charges in connection to the murder of Alamogordo Police Department officer Anthony Ferguson.
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Prosecutors have notified the court that they will seek a life sentence without the possibility of release or parole if he’s convicted. A trial date has not been set.
