At left, Heavily armed police officers stand near a sign during the wake for New York City police officer Brian Moore Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Bethpage, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
NEW YORK -- A man convicted of fatally shooting a New York City police officer in 2015 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Demetrius Blackwell was sentenced Tuesday after being convicted of first-degree murder and other charges in the death of Detective Brian Moore.
The 25-year-old officer and his partner were in street clothes in an unmarked car when they tried to stop Blackwell, who was suspected of carrying a gun. The 37-year-old Queens resident opened fire, striking Moore in the head.
Moore died two days later.
The defense argued that Blackwell has severe mental health issues and was not in control of his actions.