Funeral services will be held Saturday for Fargo police officer Jake Wallin, 23, who died in a shooting while on duty July 14.
Funeral for Minnesota native killed while serving as Fargo officer set for Saturday
The governors of Minnesota and North Dakota ordered U.S. and state flags to fly at half-staff at all government buildings through sunset on Saturday.
July 22, 2023 at 1:50PM
The service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pequot Lakes High School. Officers from the Fargo Police Department will escort Wallin from Fargo to Pequot Lakes beginning at 5:45 a.m. with arrival estimated about 9 a.m., according to a city of Fargo spokesperson.
Other law enforcement agencies, first responders and the public are encouraged to be present along the route, which includes a memorial loop around the Fargo Police headquarters, as well as areas near the Dellwood Drive frontage road in Baxter, Minn., downtown Nisswa, Minn., along Hwy. 371 or along Patriot Avenue in Pequot Lakes.
The Wallin family and Fargo police will host a public celebration of life at 1 p.m. July 26, at Scheels Arena in Fargo.
Wallin, a St. Michael native, 2018 St. Michael-Albertville High School graduate and member of the Minnesota Army National Guard, had joined the Fargo Police Department in April.
The governors of Minnesota and North Dakota ordered U.S. and state flags to fly at half-staff at all government buildings through sunset on Saturday, and encouraged people to do the same at their homes and businesses.
"Sergeant Jake Wallin was a dedicated member of the Minnesota National Guard and the Fargo Police Department who was respected by his family, friends, and colleagues," read Walz's proclamation. "With its deepest gratitude, the State of Minnesota recognizes Sergeant Wallin for his dedicated service to, and sacrifice for, his fellow Minnesotans and North Dakotans, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and community."
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum offered similar sentiments.
"Officer Jake Wallin dedicated his life to serving his country and protecting his community and fellow citizens from danger," Burgum said in a statement. "We owe him a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid, and we lower the flags as a mark of our deepest respect for his courageous service and ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty."
Staff writer Jenny Berg contributed to this report.
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