Judge orders mental competency screening for suspected killer [Video]

SAN DIEGO — There will be a second, independent mental competency hearing for the man accused of shooting and killing a dentist in El Cajon.

Two other people, an office manager and staffer were also shot. They were taken to the hospital and are recovering.

In a court proceeding that lasted less than five minutes, CBS 8 could hear the defendant shouting at the judge. Abdulkareem was trying to get his message across while handcuffed, behind plexiglass.

His message was that he is fit to stand trial but his attorney, Yahairah Aristy disagrees. Judge Cindy D. Davis acquiesced in court, setting July 22 for a second hearing on Abdulkareem’s second, independent mental health exam.

Judge Davis also admonished Abdulkareem for speaking directly to her instead of through his attorney.