Texas Trooper shot and in critical condition, his shooter commits suicide
(Updated April 1, 2021) Yesterday, the Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association reported the alarming news that one of their own had been shot and is hospitalized in critical condition. The Association reported that on March 26 at approximately 7:45 p.m., Trooper Chad Walker responded to a motorist assist on FM Road 2848 near the intersection of US Highway 84, approximately five miles west of Mexia in Limestone County.
Trooper Walker was traveling southwest on FM 2848 as he came upon a disabled vehicle parked on the shoulder of the roadway. Trooper Walker pulled up behind the vehicle.
Before Trooper Walker could stop his patrol unit, a black male, identified as Dearthur Pinson Jr., dob: 07/15/1984, immediately emerged from the driver’s seat of the disabled vehicle armed with a handgun and fired multiple rounds at Trooper Walker through the patrol unit’s windshield.
As a result, Trooper Walker sustained a gunshot wound to his head and abdomen. Pinson returned to his vehicle, where he retrieved a black backpack and fled the scene on foot. Trooper Walker was transported to Baylor Scott & White – Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, where he remains in stable but critical condition. An extensive search for Pinson was initiated.
But late Saturday night, the Texas Department of Public Safety posted on their Facebook page the brief update that, “Suspect is deceased.”
“Pinson Jr., who was being sought in connection with the shooting of Trooper Chad Walker, apparently took his own life …,” according to Fox News.
As of this writing, there are no further details regarding Pinson taking his own life.
The injured Trooper and his wife have a 15-year-old son, twin seven-year-old daughters, and a two-month-old daughter. If you would like to donate to the Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association, you may do so through their website.
April 1, 2021 Update:
Tragically, Trooper Walker died yesterday, March 31, after being removed from life support.
“Our DPS family is absolutely heartbroken at the loss of one of our brothers in uniform who was killed in the line of duty,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw.
“Texas 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.” ~ KXAN
(Source: Texas Department of Public Safety)
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