Sergeant Christopher Kelley was struck and killed by a subject who had just stolen a patrol car following a struggle as officers attempted to arrest him.
Detectives and officers were attempting to serve a warrant and located him on Herrera Trail at approximately 10:00 am. The subject began to struggle with them, broke free, and then get into the vehicle and drive away. He struck Sergeant Kelley and dragged him a short distance as he continued to flee.
The subject was arrested a short time later.
Sergeant Kelley was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Hutto Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief Earl Morrison
Hutto Police Department
401 W. Front Street
Hutto, TX 78634
Phone: (512) 759-5978
Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/22519-sergeant-christopher-kelley#ixzz3e2lxfMCu
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Christopher Dan Kelley, age 38, was killed in the line of duty on June 24th, 2015 in Hutto, Texas.
He was a native Texan, and a graduate of Elgin High School. At the age of 18, Chris enlisted into active duty in the United States Air Force where he served for eight years which included tours in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. While stationed in South Dakota, he met his wife Michele, also an active duty member of the Air Force. Chris and Michele returned to Texas where Chris continued his military career as an Air Force reservist, where he achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant. Beginning in 2004, Chris began serving his central Texas community in a variety of roles, including: a Telecommunications Officer with the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Correctional Officer with the Travis County Sheriff's Office – Corrections, and a Commissioned Police Officer with the University of Texas at Austin Police Department. Chris made his final move to the Hutto Police Department in 2008 and immediately fell in love with the community. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2012 and recognized with the Supervisor of the Year award in 2013. While working full-time, he obtained his Bachelor's degree and began work towards his Master's degree. Chris was a member of Texas Municipal Police Association, Hutto Police Officer Association, and of the 100 Club of Central Texas.
Chris is survived by his devoted wife and his two children, his beloved parents, his sister and brother-in-law, and their daughter.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Shoreline Christian Church, 15201 Burnet Road, Austin. Police honors will immediately follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested all donations to be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org and 100 Club of Central Texas at http://100clubcentex.com.
Please visit Chris' memorial at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com to share memories and condolences with the family.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from June 28 to June 29, 2015
*Survivors names removed per Find A Grave policy.
Detectives and officers were attempting to serve a warrant and located him on Herrera Trail at approximately 10:00 am. The subject began to struggle with them, broke free, and then get into the vehicle and drive away. He struck Sergeant Kelley and dragged him a short distance as he continued to flee.
The subject was arrested a short time later.
Sergeant Kelley was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Hutto Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief Earl Morrison
Hutto Police Department
401 W. Front Street
Hutto, TX 78634
Phone: (512) 759-5978
Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/22519-sergeant-christopher-kelley#ixzz3e2lxfMCu
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Christopher Dan Kelley, age 38, was killed in the line of duty on June 24th, 2015 in Hutto, Texas.
He was a native Texan, and a graduate of Elgin High School. At the age of 18, Chris enlisted into active duty in the United States Air Force where he served for eight years which included tours in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. While stationed in South Dakota, he met his wife Michele, also an active duty member of the Air Force. Chris and Michele returned to Texas where Chris continued his military career as an Air Force reservist, where he achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant. Beginning in 2004, Chris began serving his central Texas community in a variety of roles, including: a Telecommunications Officer with the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Correctional Officer with the Travis County Sheriff's Office – Corrections, and a Commissioned Police Officer with the University of Texas at Austin Police Department. Chris made his final move to the Hutto Police Department in 2008 and immediately fell in love with the community. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2012 and recognized with the Supervisor of the Year award in 2013. While working full-time, he obtained his Bachelor's degree and began work towards his Master's degree. Chris was a member of Texas Municipal Police Association, Hutto Police Officer Association, and of the 100 Club of Central Texas.
Chris is survived by his devoted wife and his two children, his beloved parents, his sister and brother-in-law, and their daughter.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Shoreline Christian Church, 15201 Burnet Road, Austin. Police honors will immediately follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested all donations to be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org and 100 Club of Central Texas at http://100clubcentex.com.
Please visit Chris' memorial at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com to share memories and condolences with the family.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from June 28 to June 29, 2015
*Survivors names removed per Find A Grave policy.
Sergeant Christopher Kelley was struck and killed by a subject who had just stolen a patrol car following a struggle as officers attempted to arrest him.
Detectives and officers were attempting to serve a warrant and located him on Herrera Trail at approximately 10:00 am. The subject began to struggle with them, broke free, and then get into the vehicle and drive away. He struck Sergeant Kelley and dragged him a short distance as he continued to flee.
The subject was arrested a short time later.
Sergeant Kelley was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Hutto Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief Earl Morrison
Hutto Police Department
401 W. Front Street
Hutto, TX 78634
Phone: (512) 759-5978
Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/22519-sergeant-christopher-kelley#ixzz3e2lxfMCu
_________________________________
Christopher Dan Kelley, age 38, was killed in the line of duty on June 24th, 2015 in Hutto, Texas.
He was a native Texan, and a graduate of Elgin High School. At the age of 18, Chris enlisted into active duty in the United States Air Force where he served for eight years which included tours in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. While stationed in South Dakota, he met his wife Michele, also an active duty member of the Air Force. Chris and Michele returned to Texas where Chris continued his military career as an Air Force reservist, where he achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant. Beginning in 2004, Chris began serving his central Texas community in a variety of roles, including: a Telecommunications Officer with the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Correctional Officer with the Travis County Sheriff's Office – Corrections, and a Commissioned Police Officer with the University of Texas at Austin Police Department. Chris made his final move to the Hutto Police Department in 2008 and immediately fell in love with the community. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2012 and recognized with the Supervisor of the Year award in 2013. While working full-time, he obtained his Bachelor's degree and began work towards his Master's degree. Chris was a member of Texas Municipal Police Association, Hutto Police Officer Association, and of the 100 Club of Central Texas.
Chris is survived by his devoted wife and his two children, his beloved parents, his sister and brother-in-law, and their daughter.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Shoreline Christian Church, 15201 Burnet Road, Austin. Police honors will immediately follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested all donations to be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org and 100 Club of Central Texas at http://100clubcentex.com.
Please visit Chris' memorial at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com to share memories and condolences with the family.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from June 28 to June 29, 2015
*Survivors names removed per Find A Grave policy.
Detectives and officers were attempting to serve a warrant and located him on Herrera Trail at approximately 10:00 am. The subject began to struggle with them, broke free, and then get into the vehicle and drive away. He struck Sergeant Kelley and dragged him a short distance as he continued to flee.
The subject was arrested a short time later.
Sergeant Kelley was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Hutto Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief Earl Morrison
Hutto Police Department
401 W. Front Street
Hutto, TX 78634
Phone: (512) 759-5978
Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/22519-sergeant-christopher-kelley#ixzz3e2lxfMCu
_________________________________
Christopher Dan Kelley, age 38, was killed in the line of duty on June 24th, 2015 in Hutto, Texas.
He was a native Texan, and a graduate of Elgin High School. At the age of 18, Chris enlisted into active duty in the United States Air Force where he served for eight years which included tours in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. While stationed in South Dakota, he met his wife Michele, also an active duty member of the Air Force. Chris and Michele returned to Texas where Chris continued his military career as an Air Force reservist, where he achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant. Beginning in 2004, Chris began serving his central Texas community in a variety of roles, including: a Telecommunications Officer with the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Correctional Officer with the Travis County Sheriff's Office – Corrections, and a Commissioned Police Officer with the University of Texas at Austin Police Department. Chris made his final move to the Hutto Police Department in 2008 and immediately fell in love with the community. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2012 and recognized with the Supervisor of the Year award in 2013. While working full-time, he obtained his Bachelor's degree and began work towards his Master's degree. Chris was a member of Texas Municipal Police Association, Hutto Police Officer Association, and of the 100 Club of Central Texas.
Chris is survived by his devoted wife and his two children, his beloved parents, his sister and brother-in-law, and their daughter.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Shoreline Christian Church, 15201 Burnet Road, Austin. Police honors will immediately follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested all donations to be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org and 100 Club of Central Texas at http://100clubcentex.com.
Please visit Chris' memorial at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com to share memories and condolences with the family.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from June 28 to June 29, 2015
*Survivors names removed per Find A Grave policy.
