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Suspect Charged In EMT's Death Due In Court

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The man accused of killing a New York City EMT last year is due in court on Friday.

On April 3, a court-appointed psychiatrist said suspect Jose Gonzalez is unfit to stand trial in the death of EMT Yadira Arroyo, a mother of five.

EMT Yadira Arroyo
EMT Yadira Arroyo (credit: CBS2)

The Bronx District Attorney's Office must now tell the judge if it will challenge the doctor's findings.

A toxicology report shows Gonzalez tested positive for PCP and marijuana when he allegedly carjacked an ambulance and backed over Arroyo.

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