ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - The St. Louis police officer charged in the 'Russian roulette' shooting death of another officer made a brief court appearance, Monday morning.

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Twenty-nine year-old Nathaniel Hendren is charged with involuntary manslaughter in 24-year-old officer Katlyn Alix's death at an apartment in January. Hendren and another officer were on-duty at the time, while Alix wasn't working. Hendren's attorney says Alix's death was a "tragic accident."

The judge asked Nathaniel Hendren and his attorneys Monday, if an indictment had been handed down in the case yet. They said, "no."

His appearance lasted only about one minute. He was still sporting the black eye he suffered the night of the shooting.

In a hearing that lasted about a minute, the case of @SLMPD officer Nathaniel Hendren has been continued until April. Judge asked if there had been an indictment in the case yet, the answer is no. @kmoxnews — Brian Kelly (@Brpkelly) March 4, 2019

The case was continued until April.

Alix's family gathered on the sidewalk, watching as Hendren was escorted out of the courthouse and into a vehicle.