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Austin PD Ofc. Eric Lindsey to be honored in funeral Monday in Bastrop

Officer Lindsey served with the APD for more than 20 years, according to Police Chief Joseph Chacon.

AUSTIN, Texas — After Austin Police Department (APD) said one of its longtime officers, Eric Lindsey, died on Dec. 5, the police department has revealed the details of his funeral.

His funeral will take place Monday, Dec. 13, at noon at the River Valley Church in Bastrop, Texas. Police honors will take place after the funeral.

Officer Lindsey served with the APD for more than 20 years, according to Police Chief Joseph Chacon. Chacon said Lindsey died after a "prolonged, valiant fight against a medical condition, with his family surrounding him." Officials did not specify if it was related to COVID-19.

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"Eric was a devoted husband, father, brother and son," Chacon said. 

Lindsey is survived by his wife and 7-year-old son. 

Donations can be made to the Lindsey family online at Austin Cops 4 Charities.

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