MEMPHIS — An ex-convict accused of fatally shooting a police officer who interrupted a drug deal on a Memphis street appeared briefly in court via video link from jail Wednesday, but he did not enter a plea on the charge of first-degree murder.
Tremaine Wilbourn, 29, answered two questions from L. Lambert Ryan, telling her that he did not have a lawyer and doesn't currently hold a weapons permit. Ryan scheduled his next hearing for Aug. 12.
She also noted that Wilbourn is being held in lieu of $10 million bond, though court records initially listed the amount as $9 million.
Police say Wilbourn turned himself in to authorities Monday, ending a two-day manhunt after the death of Officer Sean Bolton, 33, on Saturday night. A memorial service was scheduled for Wednesday.