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GROESBECK â About 5,000 people gathered Wednesday at a Texas high school football stadium to pay their respects to a state trooper who was fatally shot during a traffic stop.
Chad Walker, 38, had been on life support following the March 26 shooting near Mexia, about 75 miles southeast of Dallas. He died several days later at a Waco hospital.
Walker s memorial service was held in his hometown of Groesbeck, where he previously served as a police officer, the Waco Tribune-Herald reported. That young man was destined for greatness, just take a look around, said the Rev. Jimmy Cotton, who helped officiate the service. He knew where his faith lied and he knew where his home was.
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Thousands gather to honor slain Texas DPS trooper Chad Walker
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GROESBECK, Texas - About 5,000 people gathered Wednesday at a Texas high school football stadium to pay their respects to a state trooper who was fatally shot during a traffic stop. A beloved father and husband, Trooper Walker was one of DPS’ finest. His dedication to duty and his selfless sacrifice, in both life and his death, will never be forgotten, said DPS on Twitter when Walker passed.
Walker s memorial service was held in his hometown of Groesbeck, where he previously served as a police officer, the Waco Tribune-Herald reported. According to a tweet from Arlington Police Department, agencies from all over Texas and as far away as NYPD were represented at Walker s memorial service.
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Editor’s note: This piece has been updated below to reflect that Samuel Ukwuachu was found guilty of second-degree sexual assault on August 20, 2015.
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