Trooper Chad Walker, 38, was stopping to assist a driver near Mexia, Texas, around 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 26, when he was shot multiple times. Trooper Walker was transported to Baylor Scott & White – Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, where he later died from his injuries.
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.