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WACO, Texas (AP) — A Texas state trooper who was shot during a traffic stop last week...

The department said around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday in a Facebook post: “It 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 DPS’ finest. His dedication to duty and his selfless sacrifice, in both life and his death, will never be forgotten.” Walker was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot March 26 near Mexia, according to the Texas Department of Public Saf...

Texas DPS/TwitterBy Morgan Winsor, ABC News(WACO, Texas) -- A Texas state trooper and married father of children has died five days after being shot in an ambush last week.Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Chad Walker was ambushed on Friday evening while responding to what he apparently thought was a disabled vehicle parked on the side of a rural road just outside of Mexia, a small town about 40 miles northeast of Waco. Walker, who was alone, pulled up behind the vehicle and was shot in the head and abdomen before he could get out of his patrol car, according to a statement from Todd Snyder, region...

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 ...

Amarillo law enforcement honors Trooper Chad Walker who was killed in the line of duty VIDEO: By Tamlyn Cochran | April 1, 2021 at 3:34 PM CDT - Updated April 1 at 5:14 PM AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Central Texas DPS Trooper who was shot and killed in the line of duty made his final journey home to Groesbeck last night. 38-year-old Chad Walker was shot repeatedly Friday night as he stopped to help a stranded motorist. The suspect was found the day after the shooting, dead on an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Walker’s body was accompanied by a procession of fellow officers fr...