Procession held to honor slain California police officer

A procession is under way to honor a Northern California police officer who was gunned down during a traffic stop the day after Christmas.

Television images show people lining up and holding American flags along the streets of the town of Newman where a viewing will be held Friday for Cpl. Ronil Singh.

A casket carrying Singh’s body and draped with an American flag was taken into a theater where the marquis read “Ronil Singh Forever Remember” and several officers were standing in salute position.

The casket was taken from the hearse into the theater as officers and Singh’s family followed.

Paulo Virgen Mendoza was charged Wednesday with Singh’s killing.

Authorities say Virgen Mendoza was in the country illegally and was planning to flee to Mexico when he was arrested.