A police officer suspected of killing a police officer captured in California, officials blame the law on the shrine

A Mexican immigrant official wanted for killing a California policeman earlier this week was captured on Friday while he was trying to flee back to the southern border, a senior official said. ., suspected of murder following a massive two-day manhunt for the alleged murderer of cops.

The authorities claim that he was trying to leave the country – and under close supervision – before his arrest.

more than a step behind this guy, "explained sheriff Adam Christianson of Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department.

He told reporters that Arriaga was a member of Parliament. a gang who was illegally living in the United States after crossing the border in Arizona It is not known when he arrived in the United States

"Although we had to stay focused on the service and sacrifices of the United States," he said. Agent Singh, we can not ignore the fact that this could have been avoided, "said Christianson, pointing out how Arriaga had several skirmishes with the police – that could not be reported to ICE because of the law Californian on Sanctuaries.

"Under California's SB54, on the basis of two arrests for DUI and some other outstanding warrants issued to this criminal, law enforcement would have been prevented – prohibited – to share information ns with ICE on this member of a criminal gang, "explained the sheriff.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is not how you protect a community."

Two other men were arrested on Friday, including Arriaga's brother, who allegedly lied to the police and had helped him escape.

Arriaga is accused of murdering Newman police officer Ronil Singh – who, like him, was an immigrant.

Amer ica with one purpose, serve the country, "said Newman Police Chief Randy Richardson, calling Singh" American Patriot. "

The 8-year-old veteran was on patrol Wednesday when he saw Arriaga driving a car without a license plate.

Defenders of the Border Wall, including President Trump, invoked the murder to justify the adoption of more preventative immigration policies.

"There is now a large-scale human hunt in California for a clandestine immigrant accused of firing at a police officer and killing him at a police station. a roadside check, "Trump told Twitter. "It's time to take tough security measures at the border. Build the wall! "