After fighting for his life, Texas DPS Trooper Chad Walker has passed away
After fighting for his life, DPS Trooper Chad Walker has died from injuries sustained in the line of duty.
and last updated 2021-04-01 15:29:01-04
After fighting for his life, DPS Trooper Chad Walker has died from injuries sustained in the line of duty.
Around 7:45 p.m. on Friday, March 26, the 38-year-old was stopping to assist a driver near Mexia when he was shot multiple times.
Trooper Walker was taken to Baylor Scott & White - Hillcrest in Waco, where he died from his injuries.
âOur DPS family is absolutely heartbroken at the loss of one of our brothers in uniform who was killed in the line of duty,â said DPS Director Steven McCraw. âTexas Highway Patrol Trooper Chad Walker was committed to protecting the people of Texas. His sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we ask that you keep his family, friends and colleagues in your prayers during the difficult days ahead.â
Texas DSP Trooper shot during traffic stop has died
Texas Department of Public Safety
Chad Walker
and last updated 2021-03-31 21:05:59-04
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Wednesday night that a Highway Patrol Trooper shot and wounded during a traffic stop last Friday has died.
38-year-old Trooper Chad Walker was stopping to assist a driver near Mexia, Texas, about 75 miles southeast of Dallas, around 7:45 p.m. on Friday, March 26, when he was shot multiple times, officials say.
Investigators say Walker had stopped to help a motorist in an apparent disabled vehicle. DPS says the gunman exited the stopped vehicle and shot Walker through the windshield of the patrol vehicle. The suspect was identified as 37-year-old DeArthur Pinson. Authorities launched a manhunt for Pinson and he was reported dead by officials on Saturday.
The department said around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday in a Facebook post:
âIt is with great sadness and a heavy heart that DPS announces the passing of Trooper Chad Walker. Trooper Walker is a hero who bravely served his community. He died following injuries sustained while on patrol. A beloved father and husband, Trooper Walker was one of DPSâ finest. His dedication to duty and his selfless sacrifice, in both life and his death, will never be forgotten.â
Walker was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot March 26 near Mexia, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
On Monday, April 29, DPS released this statement: