Accused Cape Cod Cop Killer Indicted For Murder

BARNSTABLE, MA – A grand jury in Barnstable County has indicted the man accused of killing Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon on multiple charges, including murder.

Authorities say 29-year-old "career criminal" Thomas Latanowich shot and killed Gannon April 12 as Gannon, his K-9 Nero and six Barnstable and Yarmouth officers tried to arrest him at a Blueberry Lane residence in Marstons Mills.

Investigators believe Latanowich was hiding behind insulation in the attic of the home and shot Gannon and Nero after Gannon removed it. He then allegedly disassembled the gun and threw bullets in the toilet as officers closed in on him.

Latanowich ultimately surrendered to police. Gannon, who was shot in the head, was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Nero recovered from his injuries.

Latanowich had over 100 charges at the time of the killing. He has now been indicted on charges of murder, aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm without a license and carrying a loaded weapon without a license, mistreating a police dog and armed career criminal, according to 7-News.

Photo: Thomas Latanowich. (Credit: Yarmouth Police Department)