The Latest: Shooter In Officer Death Sentenced To Life Term

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a New Mexico man who shot and killed a suburban Albuquerque police officer to life in prison, plus 23 years, after hearing tearful testimony from the fallen officer's widow. Andrew Romero faced a Sandoval County judge Friday — a week after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Rio Rancho Officer Gregg "Nigel" Benner. Authorities say Romero shot Benner in May 2015 after the officer pulled over a vehicle that his girlfriend at the time was driving. The vehicle had questionable license plates, and Romero was in the passenger seat. Tabitha Littles, who was driving the vehicle, agreed to testify against Romero under a plea deal with prosecutors.