Americans mourn Dhaliwal’s death, funeral on October 2
HOUSTON: Funeral services for the trailblazing Indian-American Sikh police officer, who was shot multiple times and killed in an “ambush-style” attack in the US State of Texas, has been set for October 2.
A pall of gloom has fallen over a shocked Houston community since the shooting of Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal during a midday traffic stop on Friday, and people have been lining up to pay their respects and show their support for the Harris county sheriff office deputy.
A law-enforcement ceremony and a Sikh religious ceremony have been scheduled for the 42-year-old Dhaliwal on Wednesday.
A group of volunteers are tying black and blue ribbons to give to anyone who wants to show their support for law enforcement or Dhaliwal.
ACCUSED CHARGED WITH CAPITAL MURDER
Local authorities identified 47-year-old Robert Solis as one of the suspects. Solis was charged with capital murder. The judge set no bond at his first court hearing. “The nature of the allegations involved in this case and the manner at which the murder was carried out indicate to me that Solis is in severe and immediate danger to the community at large,” the judge said. Prosecutors say Solis and his passenger told investigators Dhaliwal pulled them over for running a stop sign.
Dash-camera video shows Dhaliwal walk away from the suspect’s vehicle, back towards his own. That’s when police say Solis can be seen getting out of his car and running towards him, firing his gun several times.
It was revealed in court that Solis was caught on surveillance video trying to throw away the Glock 45 caliber semi automatic gun used in the murder. Solis has an extensive criminal history.