UPDATE 1/13 5:39 P.M.
The funeral service for Officer Elijah Garretson is Saturday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Cadence Bank Center, located at 301 W Loop 121 in Belton, 25 News confirmed.
The Crawford Bowers Funeral Home will provide the service.
UPDATE 1/13 4:20 P.M.
The Copperas Cove Police Department and surrounding law enforcement agencies escorted Officer Elijah Garretson from Temple to Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove Tuesday afternoon.
Watch the escort arrive in Copperas Cove here:
"We wanted to share this with our community because this loss has been felt across our entire city," CCPD said.
CCPD said once service details are confirmed, they will be shared.
CCPD also said that a citizen is organizing a candlelight vigil on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at Ogletree Gap Preserve to honor Officer Garretson.
UPDATE 1/12 6:53 P.M.
The family of fallen Copperas Cove police officer Elijah Garretson is speaking out, sharing a statement with ABC affiliate WMUR:
"Elijah was brilliant intellectually and had an amazing soul. He was a kind, compassionate, loving, and wonderful human being. He was a loving father and husband. He loved animals. We have had animals all his life, and he has a dog named Oddie, and a cat named Astra. He had a strength of resolve, and a determination you could only admire. Long before he became a police officer, he did his best to help people in need. He was there for his friends and family to the absolute best of his ability. He was the light of our lives, with a charming smile and lively mischievous eyes. He loved to read, play soccer, watch baseball, football, hockey and more, as well as spend time with friends and family. He was admired by many, especially his father, mother, and sister. Elijah did not want to be the center of attention. He would be embarrassed by all of this. But he was a hero, and he deserves every bit of love and respect we can offer up to him. His passing leaves an enormous hole in all of our lives."
According to reporting by WMUR, Garretson is from New Hampshire, is where is family is.
25 News is also getting another perspective at the procession that happened Monday afternoon for Garretson, courtesy of the Copperas Cove Police Department.
UPDATE 1/12 2:40 P.M.
The Office of the Governor Greg Abbott released a statement following the death of Copperas Cove police officer Elijah Garretson:
"The Governor and First Lady mourn the tragic loss of Officer Elijah Garretson and pray for his family and loved ones. Attacks on our men and women in uniform are unacceptable. Texas is a law and order state, and we will always stand with those who serve and protect our communities.”
UPDATE 1/12 1:55 P.M.
Texas DPS has doubled-down on the identification of the suspect, Jamison Cavazos, adding that he is from Lampasas.
Sergeant Washko with Texas DPS says Officer Garretson was fatally shot on Saturday, Jan. 10 and later died from his injuries while performing his duties. The suspect, Cavazos, later was found following the incident, engaged in a standoff with law enforcement, and ultimately died by suicide.
UPDATE: 1/11 10:25 P.M.
Texas State Senator Pete Flores says police confirmed that the man suspected of shooting and killing Officer Elijah Garretson was 26-year-old Jamison Cavazos.
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The state senator gave his condolences to Garretson and his family, saying that Garretson was "shot and mortally wounded while attempting to apprehend a fugitive wanted for engaging in organized criminal activity and failure to appear in court."
Flores went on to say that "Cavazos was located and shot himself, investigators said. He died at the scene. Police said he had two pistols in his possession."
It appears that that Cavazos was scheduled to appear Jan. 9, according to a district court document from Lampasas County.
The Copperas Cove Police Department has seen an outpouring of support for Garretson, his family, and the department since Sunday morning. A memorial is set up in his patrol car outside the police department.
"Heidi and I are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Copperas Cove Police Department Officer Elijah Garretson," wrote Texas Senator Ted Cruz on Facebook. "Our hearts are with his family, friends, and fellow officers as they mourn the tragic loss of a dedicated public servant who gave his life in service to others."
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Copperas Cove Police Department has lost one of its own.
The department says Officer Elijah Garretson died in the line of duty on Saturday.
The Texas Rangers are investigation the shooting death. which police say resulted in the suspect taking his own life after negotiation attempts.
This is a developing story. Stay with 25 News for the latest developments.
