Wayne State University police officer Collin Rose died last night after being shot in the head on Tuesday night.
Last night Officer Collin Rose Collin Rose was surrounded by friends, family, and more than 150 other police officers when he died at 5:30 Wednesday at Detroit Receiving Hospital.
Here is the police escort taking his body to the WAYCO morgue.
Wayne State police officer Collin Rose has died. A police escort taking his body from Detroit Receiving Hospital to the WAYCO morgue. pic.twitter.com/z5ZPfDyZ6l
— Jon Hewett (@JonHewettWWJ) November 24, 2016
Rose had recently proposed to his girlfriend.
Fallen Wayne State University Police Officer Collin Rose had recently proposed to his girlfriend.
Heartbreaking pic.twitter.com/gdkuCi4IjN
— Yukio Strachan (@boldandworthy) November 24, 2016
Wayne State University police Officer Collin Rose has died day after being shot in the head while patrolling. https://t.co/SQReWjcfWD
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 23, 2016
The #WayneState community grieves the loss of Officer Collin Rose https://t.co/dieO5uraTa pic.twitter.com/fzw7SasjgF
— Wayne State Univ (@waynestate) November 23, 2016
Wayne State University released a statement on Wednesday night:
Dear campus community,
I am saddened to report that a short time ago, Wayne State University officer Collin Rose died from the gunshot wound he suffered while working in the line of duty yesterday evening.
This is a tragedy felt by all of us — Collin and his family and friends, his fiancée, and our campus and community.
Please keep Collin and his fiancée and family in your thoughts and prayers. Collin served Wayne State with distinction, and we owe those he left behind our deepest sympathies and our strong support.
Please keep all our police officers in your thoughts as well. Collin is the first and only Wayne State officer ever to fall in the line of duty. Our officers mourn with us, but these dedicated, professional men and women continue to serve us courageously, every day. We can honor Collin’s memory best with our ongoing gratitude and support for all of our officers.
Sincerely,
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M. Roy Wilson
President
Please say a prayer for the Rose family.
And say a prayer for the brave men and women who protect us and keep us safe.