Atlanta, GA 11/8/2007 7:24:43 AM
News / Law

Michael Mazza escapes from police after killing Deputy Paul Rein

A Broward County Sheriffs Deputy was shot and killed by a prisoner on Wednesday. 76-year-old Paul Rein was transporting Michael Mazza to court when the prisoner escaped and fatally shot him.

Mazza, who was already serving two life sentences, is accused of shooting Rein, taking his gun, and escaping in the prisoner transport van. Police believe Mazza may have had an accomplice who ambushed Rein.

 

Mazza was later captured and police found Rein’s gun on him. Police are still investigating the incident.

 

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