The Queens man accused of fatally shooting an NYPD detective from Massapequa Park was indicted Tuesday on murder charges.
Rivera is also accused of attempting to shoot another officer. The Queens district attorney says Rivera’s gun jammed when he tried to do so.
Rivera is facing several charges, including murder in the first degree. He pleaded not guilty.
Rivera is due back in court on July 22 and will remain in jail until then. He faces life in prison if convicted on the top charge.