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.
