Cousin Of Man Accused In New Kensington Officer's Shooting Facing Charges

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NEW KENSINGTON (KDKA) -- The cousin of the man accused in the fatal shooting of a New Kensington Police officer is now facing charges for her alleged connection to the case.

Lisa Harrington, Rahmael Sal Holt's cousin, was charged Thursday with hindering apprehension and providing false information to police.

According to a criminal complaint, Holt went to a home along Victoria Avenue after shooting Officer Brian Shaw and allegedly stashed his gun in the basement.

Harrington went to the Victoria Avenue home the day after the shooting and allegedly went into the basement and removed a brown paper bag containing the murder weapon.

Police named Harrington a person of interest during their investigation.