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Gov. Abbott Responds to Murder of DPS Trooper Walker   AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott Wednesday released a statement on the death of Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper Chad Walker, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop near Mexia over the weekend. Additionally, the Governor has asked Texas law enforcement officers to turn on their red and blue flashing lights for one minute at 1:00 p.m. April 1st, to honor Trooper Walker and all officers in Texas. "Our hearts are with the family and friends of Trooper Walker as they grieve his tragic death in the line of duty," sai...

DailyTrib.com Support Community Press You can show your support of a vibrant and healthy free press by becoming a voluntary subscriber. Subscribe Now Burnet County law enforcement officers from the sheriff’s office, the city police and fire departments, and the Texas Highway Patrol ran their red and blue lights for 1 minute at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in honor of DPS Trooper Chad Walker, who died Wednesday from gunshot wounds. Walker was shot in the line of duty Friday, March 26, while assisting a driver in Mexia, Texas. Staff photo by Suzanne Freeman ...