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Suspect In Shooting Of Albuquerque Officer Indicted

  A homeless man has been indicted to charges related to the shooting and wounding of an Albuquerque police officer during a traffic stop.

The Second Judicial District Attorney's Office announced Thursday that a grand jury returned indictments against Christopher Cook in a shooting that garnered national attention.

The 36-year-old faces a number of charges, including aggravated battery on a peace officer.

He's accused of shooting Officer Lou Golson earlier this month after the officer pulled him over on suspicion of drunken driving.

Footage from Golson's lapel camera shows a man opening the vehicle's door and firing several shots at the officer. Golson was hit four times and fell to the ground before returning fire.

Cook previously pleaded not guilty to similar charges in Metropolitan Court.

Police say Golson is recovering at his home.

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