COVID-19 killed them, but officers’ families say state is delaying their line of duty death benefits
After responding to a call and learning a suspect had COVID, officer Alex Durango tested positive. He and his 81-year-old mother died from the virus. Author: Tanya Eiserer Updated: 8:16 AM CST February 11, 2021
DALLAS Officer Alex Arango was affectionately known as the “Law Dog” around Everman. He patrolled the streets of the small Tarrant County community for 27 years.
“To him, it wasn t just a job, it was truly a calling,” Everman Police Chief Craig Spencer said.
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Everman, Tx., Police Officer Alex Arango
But the chief said an invisible killer claimed Arango’s life in the line of duty.
Lawmakers in Austin are considering a legislative fix, but families say they need help now. Author: Tanya Eiserer Updated: 8:16 AM CST February 11, 2021
DALLAS Officer Alex Arango was affectionately known as the “Law Dog” around Everman. He patrolled the streets of the small Tarrant County community for 27 years.
“To him, it wasn t just a job, it was truly a calling,” Everman Police Chief Craig Spencer said.
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Everman, Tx., Police Officer Alex Arango
But the chief said an invisible killer claimed Arango’s life in the line of duty.
This past October, Arango responded to a domestic disturbance at a home in Everman. When he arrived, he heard yelling and screaming and found a man assaulting a woman. Arango scuffled with the man, only to then learn that he had COVID-19.