Law Enforcement and Community Line Route as Officer Elijah Garretson Is Escorted Home

Law Enforcement and Community Line Route as Officer Elijah Garretson Is Escorted Home

Copperas Cove, TX (FOX 44) -- Copperas Cove came together in a powerful display of reflection, unity, and respect, honoring the life and service of Officer Elijah Garrettson and the deep bond he shared with the community he served. Copperas Cove police escorted Officer Garretson from Temple back home, as the community came together in [...]

Funeral date set, community plans vigil to honor fallen Copperas Cove Police Officer Elijah Garretson

A funeral is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton and a community vigil is being planned for Saturday at 6 p.m. at Ogletree Gap Preserve to honor fallen Copperas Cove Police Officer Elijah Garretson, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Saturday. Community members have been showing support by leaving tributes at police headquarters and organizing memorial events, with organizers encouraging surrounding communit…