ACCUSED COP SNOWPLOW KILLER BACK IN COURT.

The man accused of murdering a Toronto police officer while driving a stolen snowplow appeared in court Tuesday morning, and will be back in two days.Richard Kachkar, 44, has not yet obtained a lawyer, and aims to do so before his next appearance Thursday morning.Mr. Kachkar, who suffered gunshot wounds after driving the snowplow into Sergeant Ryan Russell, appeared in court via video link, wearing a white T-shirt and with his arm still in a sling. His blond hair and beard were neat, and the bandage that had been on his nose last week was removed.

Asked by the court for his name, the accused said in an even tone, “Richard Kachkar.” The screen was turned off while he conducted a private conversation with duty counsel. When the picture returned, he was given his next court date, Jan. 27.“Thank you,” Mr. Kachkar responded quietly, staring downward.Sgt. Russell, an 11-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service, died this month after chasing Mr. Kachkar as the accused drove erratically through downtown streets. The snowplow slammed into Sgt. Russell, causing fatal injuries.A massive funeral for the slain officer drew more than 12,000 police and emergency workers last week.

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