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April 17, 2006

Carpio trial rescheduled for June

PROVIDENCE -- The Rhode Island Superior Court has postponed the trial of the man accused of killing a Providence police detective a year ago today at police headquarters.

The start of the trial for Esteban Carpio has been rescheduled from next Monday to June 5 at the request of both the prosecution and the defense, according to a court spokesman.

Det. Sgt. James Allen, 50, was shot to death April 17 of last year in a conference room while questioning Carpio about the stabbing and attempted robbery of an elderly woman. The police say that Carpio jumped Allen and took away his gun when Allen was left alone in the room with him.

Carpio is being held without bail at the Adult Correctional Institutions. He has been charged with murder and using a firearm in a crime of violence.

The Providence Police Department plans to mark Allen's death in private at police headquarters today.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 9:30 AM | Permalink

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