SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A man accused of shooting Syracuse Police Officers was determined to be competent to stand trial.
The defense for Rodney Vanderpool, 55, initially sought a mental health examination. It was revealed in Onondaga County Court on Thursday that Vanderpool was not found to have any mental health issues that should prohibit him from standing trial.
Judge Matthew Doran ruled that Vanderpool will remain jailed at the Onondaga County Justice Center, without bail, as his case proceeds…