ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A homeless man with a lengthy criminal record has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the shooting and wounding of an Albuquerque police officer during a weekend traffic stop.
Christopher Cook appeared in court with his attorney Wednesday afternoon.
Cook was arrested before dawn Tuesday after being spotted staggering along a road. Police Chief Gordon Eden said the arrest was a lucky break in a case that spurred a massive three-day manhunt.
Cook is accused of shooting Officer Lou Golson last Saturday. The officer remains in stable condition at an Albuquerque hospital.
Cook faces numerous state charges, including attempted murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm, shooting from a motor vehicle and receiving and transferring a stolen vehicle.
He's also facing a federal firearms charge.