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Elijah Garretson

Case from Copperas Cove, TX dated Jan 10, 2026

Victim Details

Officer Elijah Garretson

Male

White / Caucasian

Copperas Cove

TX

2026-01-10

27

Elijah

Garretson

07/05/2026

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In the winter of 2026, the community of Copperas Cove, Texas, was shaken by the loss of one of its own. Officer Elijah Garretson, a 27-year-old man, was killed in the line of duty on Saturday, January 10, 2026. A dedicated public servant, Garretson had been with the Copperas Cove Police Department for just seven months. His journey to law enforcement followed a distinguished seven-year career in the United States Army, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. He had recently graduated as the Acad ...
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  • https://hoodline.com/2026/01/new-copperas-cove-officer-killed-in-street-shooting-suspect-takes-own-life/
  • kcentv.com: Texas senator identifies suspect in deadly shooting of Copperas Cove police officer
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