DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) — A final salute will take place on Wednesday morning for fallen Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Timothy O’Connor Jr.
Hundreds of people, including police officers from departments across the area, paid their respects at a public viewing on Tuesday.
A massive American flag hung from two firetrucks outside St. Joseph’s Church in Downingtown as a reminder of Corporal O’Connor’s contributions to his community.
“It’s important that I bring my entire team down here to show that honor and that reverence to his family that his work matters. That he mattered,” said Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel.
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The 40-year-old was shot and killed in the line of duty while conducting a traffic stop on March 8.
His assailant then turned the gun on himself.
Corporal O’Connor leaves behind a wife and young daughter.
His private funeral mass is set for 11 a.m. at St Joseph’s Church. You can watch the service live on 6abc.com, the 6abc mobile app and the 6abc streaming TV app.
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