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
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:
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.