Fitch to be Sentenced for Murder on Wednesday

Brian Fitch will be sentenced Wednesday after jurors convicted him of killing a Minnesota police officer Monday night.

Fitch was found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Mendota Heights Officer Scott Patrick during a routine traffic stop on July 30.

Fitch was also found guilty of three counts each of attempted murder and assault and two weapons charges stemming from a shootout with officers.

He faces a mandatory life sentence.