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Police Officer Elijah Garretson

Case from Copperas Cove, TX dated Jan 11, 2026

Victim Details

Name

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Copperas Cove

State

Date Of Death

2026-01-11

Age At Death

First Name

Police

Last Name

Officer Elijah Garretson

Last Updated

06/30/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet community of Copperas Cove, Texas, a dedicated public servant, 27-year-old Police Officer Elijah Garretson, lost his life in the line of duty on January 11, 2026. A U.S. Army veteran, Garretson had served with the Copperas Cove Police Department for seven months, having graduated from the police academy in June 2025 as the Academic Honor Graduate of his class. Even during his training, he was recognized for saving a fellow cadet's life. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

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FOX 7 Austin: Copperas Cove police officer deadly shooting: Fellow officers escort body home
Fox News: Texas police officer gunned down by wanted fugitive in violent arrest attempt: officials

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Has anyone else been following the Copperas Cove case? I can't stop thinking about Officer Elijah Ga... ...Read More
02/06/2026

I keep thinking about how such a bright future was cut short for Officer Elijah Garretson. Serving a... ...Read More
01/17/2026

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