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As a result of that the tree fell on the tent and struck him in the head and he was killed instantly. >> wow. so, so he heard the noise of the tree and acted quickly and saved his daughter. she is 9 years of age. how in the world is he she doing? >> well, as far as her physical condition, she is in perfect condition. the rest is something we are just going to interest have to wait and see. certainly an emotional time for her so we are hoping for the very best for her as well as her family. >> knowing lieutenant sharp, are you surprised he did this, throwing himself on his daughter? >> not at o...

Building. upon removing that individual, he was told by them that there was a dog inside the house. he again returned into the burning building and obtained the dog and removed the dog as well. so, he has kind of -- he has been a hero from the very beginning that he has been with this department. again in 2006, he had another instance where he responded to a house fire, observed an unconscious man in the back bedroom. he was able to breakthrough the window and pull the man out. he was later revived, however, lieutenant sharp was treated for smoke inhalation and stayed in the hospital for about...

The covington police department. he was killed wednesday when a massive tree fell onto his tent. lieutenant sharp used his own body to shield his 9-year-old daughter from harm, it worked. she is okay. she wasn't hurt. the chief of police from covington, louisiana, joins me on the phone. chief, my condolences to you for losing your friend. we know wade sharp was a 19-year-old veteran on your force. if you can, sir, can you tell me a little bit more about what it was that happened wednesday? >> well, basically, lieutenant sharp and his daughter were on a camping trip, as you said. and while ther...