Rockwall Police Officer hospitalized with COVID-19 has died

Rockwall police officer Tracy Gaines, who had been hospitalized with COVID-19 died on Monday morning.

According to WFAA, Gaines likely contracted the disease at a small gathering at his house. His entire family also tested positive for COVID-19.

According to police, Officer Gaines did have an underlying condition.

Gaines has served with the Rockwall Police Department since 2005. Most recently, he had served as a school resource officer at Rockwall High School.

As a memorial, squad car has been placed at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium at 1215 T.L. Townsend Drive.

He leaves behind his wife and two sons.

Those wishing to support his family can donate to atodallas.org.