Falmouth Police Shooting Suspect Remains Held Without Bail

FALMOUTH, MA – A 21-year-old man accused of shooting two Falmouth police officers in July appeared in court for a dangerousness hearing Wednesday. Per an agreement between prosecutors and the defense, Malik Koval will be held another 120 days without bail, according to Boston 25.

Koval has been charged with two counts of assault to murder, two counts of assault and battery on a police officer, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, carrying a firearm without a license and disturbing the peace. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment last month.

Authorities say Koval shot Falmouth police officers Don DeMiranda and Ryan Moore in the East Falmouth neighborhood of Seacoast Shores July 27. The officers were responding to Ashley Drive shortly before 5:30 p.m. for a reported disturbance and found Koval breaking bottles in the street, according to the DA.

Koval allegedly became agitated when confronted and ran back into the home. As two people came outside and tried to interfere with the officers' efforts to follow Koval, he allegedly fired at the officers from inside the house, hitting DeMiranda in the vest and shoulder and grazing Moore in the neck.

Police shot back and hit Koval several times.

Authorities also charged Kimberly Koval, 38, and Marcus Maseda, 18, with obstruction of justice, assault and battery on a police officer and interfering with the duties of a police officer for allegedly trying to block DeMiranda and Moore.

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