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Trooper Chad Walker dies after roadside shooting near Mexia Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chad Walker was shot as he pulled over to assist a stranded motorist. (Source: Texas DPS) By Stephanie Frazier | March 31, 2021 at 8:50 PM CDT - Updated March 31 at 11:00 PM AUSTIN â The Texas Department of Public Safety has released a statement about the death of Trooper Chad Walker, who was shot by a suspect heâd pulled over near Mexia on Friday. The full statement from DPS follows: It is with great sadness the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the death of a Highway Patrol Trooper following a shooting incident in Limestone County. ....
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 ahea ....
Trooper Walker was a loving husband and father to four children. He is a second generation peace officer. His career in law enforcement began in 2003 with the Groesbeck Police Department and continued as a member of the Athens Police Department, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and Limestone County Sheriff’s Office. Trooper Walker joined DPS in 2015 and was stationed in Groesbeck. He is the 223rd DPS officer to die in the line of duty since 1823. The Athens Police Department released the following statement regarding Trooper Walker s death: In October of 2003, at the age of 21 ½, Chad joined the Athens Police Department where he worked for almost 7 ½ years. ....