Wright County Deputies, Honor Guard, to Attend Funeral of Cold Spring Officer
Since the shooting, Wright County Sheriff's Office has been helping Cold Spring and Stearns County law enforcement by covering some patrol shifts.
With flags flown at half-staff today in remembrance of Cold Spring police officer Tom Decker, Wright County Sheriff's Office deputies and the department's honor guard are making their way to his funeral this morning. Up to 3,000 people are expected at the service, according to the Pioneer Press. The service is set for 11 a.m. at St. John's Abbey and University Church in Collegeville. Decker, 31, was killed by gunshots late Thursday night while on-duty when authorities say he was ambushed in a Cold Spring alley. Initial suspect Ryan Larson, 34, was arrested Thursday night and released Tuesday afternoon with insufficient evidence to charge him, as the evidence that was "not even close," investigators said. The search for the suspect …
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Wendy Kocon
8:17 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
very sad.... it was an awesome sight on 94 this morning watching all the law enforcement vehicles lined up for miles with their lights on heading up the freeway to attend the funeral. It gave me the chills and brought tears to my eyes. I send prayers to Officer Deckers family, coworkers, community and friends. To all law enforcement.....Thanks for your service! more ›