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:
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In total, there is still about $140,000 worth of property still missing. Author: 6 News Digital (6News) Published: 4:30 PM CST March 1, 2021 Updated: 8:52 PM CST March 1, 2021
WACO, Texas Seven people were arrested after the McLennan County Sheriff s Office and other agencies solved nearly 30 burglaries, Sheriff Parnell McNamara announced Monday.
The sheriff s office said suspect Justin Holt, 31, was reportedly operating a burglary ring with his cousin, Kyle Holt, 29, in Central Texas, Woodway, Waco and other nearby surrounding areas from Dec. 7, 2020 into late February.
“They were stealing automobiles, they were stealing guns, furniture, jewelry, anything of value that they could turn into some money, the sheriff s said.