Procession held for 23-year veteran of Chandler Police Department who died from COVID-19 complications
23-year veteran of Chandler Police Department dies from COVID-19 complications
Officer Jeremy Wilkins was a 23-year veteran of the Chandler Police Department and on Dec. 17, he died from COVID-19 complications, the department said.
CHANDLER, Ariz. - The Chandler Police Department says a 23-year veteran died after a fight with COVID-19 on Dec. 17.
Officer Jeremy Wilkins is survived by his wife and five children.
A procession for Wilkins was held on Dec. 27. The route began near Chandler Fashion Center Mall and ended at the Chandler Public Safety Training Center.
Officer Jeremy Wilkins. Photo courtesy of the Chandler Police Department
Watch the Dec. 27 procession:
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