Police ambush suspect arraigned on attempted murder charges

NEW YORK – The suspect in two ambush shootings of New York City police officers was arraigned Monday on attempted murder and other charges in connection with an attack on a police vehicle and later at a police precinct. Robert Williams, 45, was charged with multiple counts of attempted murder. He was remanded into custody after his appearance and is due back in court Friday. Earlier in the day, Lt. Jose Gautreaux, who was wounded at the 41st precinct, was greeted by lines of waiting officers as he left the hospital.