A Pittsburgh
police officer on worker's compensation since 2010 posted bail on a criminal
homicide charge for allegedly shooting a longtime friend during a drunken bar
fight.
Officer Kenneth
Farnan's defense attorney got a judge to set bond Thursday after arguing Farnan
wasn't dangerous or likely to flee despite the serious charge.
Allegheny
County Deputy District Attorney Lisa Pellegrini argued against Farnan's
release, saying evidence doesn't support Farnan's contention that he shot his
unarmed friend in self-defense.
Police say
Farnan, 50, shot 56-year-old Shawn Evans early Sunday in Condrin's Tavern after
Farnan accused Evans of hitting him in the head as Farnan was passing out from
drinking shots of liquor.
Police say
Farnan shot Evans as the men fought and fell to the floor. Farnan's preliminary
hearing is Sept. 27.