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Chad Michael Walker
- Mar. 31, 2021 -
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Resided: |
Groesbeck TX, USA
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Born: | Dec. 27, 1982 |
Fallen: | Mar. 31, 2021 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 38 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Texas DPS - Highway Patrol
5805 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX
78752-4422 USA (512)424-2000 |
County: | Travis |
Dept. Type: | State/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Trooper |
Sworn Date: | 2003 |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
18 years
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Duties: | stationed in Groesbeck |
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Bio: Chad was born to Michael Lynn Walker and Brenda Kay Warren Walker at Corsicana. He grew up in Groesbeck and graduated from Groesbeck High School in 2000.
Chad enjoyed bass fishing in the Navasota River as a teenager, and in his boat on the river and Lake Limestone as an adult. Anything outdoors – hunting, fishing, his cows, and his kids, - were a pleasure to Chad. He grew up helping his grandfather, Dennis, with cattle and was proud of his own Beefmaster herd.
Chad began a career in law enforcement in 2003 at Athens Police Department, Henderson County Sheriff's Office, and then served with the Groesbeck Police Department, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, and Department of Public Safety.
Chad joined the Department of Public Safety in 2015 and was stationed in Groesbeck. He was very involved in community activities in both Limestone and Freestone counties, and was on the Limestone County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.
Chad was joined as one, to be married for life, with Tobie Taylor on September 22, 2018 at Axtell. They lived in Groesbeck with their children and their baby daughter, Tulsa June, who was born two months ago.
Chad was a Christian, worshiping at Living Proof Church in Groesbeck. After Chad’s life of service to his family, friends, and the public, he has given the ultimate gift through the donation of his organs to help keep others alive. |
Survived by: |
Tobie - Wife & 4 children
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Dearthur Pinson :: Black
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Male
- 36 years old
of Palestine, Texas
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Pic 1
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Location: |
Mexia,
TX
USA
Fri. Mar. 26, 2021
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Summary: |
Trooper Chad Walker succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained five days earlier when he was ambushed while stopping to assist what he believed was a disabled vehicle near Mexia, Texas.
He was travelling on FM 2838, near U.S. Highway 84, when he observed the vehicle parked on the shoulder at about 7:45 pm. As he pulled behind the vehicle, the driver exited and opened fire with a handgun, shooting through the windshield of the patrol car before it had come to a full stop. Trooper Walker was struck in the head and abdomen.
The driver grabbed a backpack and fled into a wooded area and remained at large until committing suicide the following day.
Trooper Walker was transported to a local hospital where it was determined he could not survive his wounds. He was kept on life support until March 31st, 2021, when his organs were donated.
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Last Updated: Apr. 27, 2021 |
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