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Thousands Honor Cold Spring Officer Tom Decker At Burial Services [VIDEO, PHOTOS]

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:50:05 +0000

Hundreds upon hundreds of law enforcement officers, lights flashing, led the procession on Wednesday afternoon from Collegeville's St. John's Abbey, through Cold Spring and Richmond, before arriving in the tiny community of St. Nicholas to bury one of their own, Cold Spring's Tom Decker.

Procession Takes Officer Tom Decker Through the Towns He Served [PHOTOS]

WJON Staff — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:21:49 +0000

A hearse carrying the body of slain Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker has left funeral services at St. John's Abbey Church in Collegeville.

Funeral Ends, Procession Begins to Cemetery for Cold Spring Officer Tom Decker [AUDIO]

WJON Staff — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:38:33 +0000

Funeral services for slain Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker have ended. A procession throughout the area will end with Decker's burial in St. Nicholas.

Thousands Expected at Officer Decker's Funeral

Townsquare Media — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:52:52 +0000

Officials say between 1,500 and 2,000 officers from across the country could be at St. John's Abbey and University Church in Collegeville.

Suspect In Cold Spring Officer Shooting Released [AUDIO]

Townsquare Media — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:50:45 +0000

Suspect in slaying of Cold Spring police officer released without charges; inquiry continues.

Central Minnesota Rocked by Violent Crime in Recent Weeks

Jim Maurice — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:30:43 +0000

Residents in Central Minnesota have had their small towns and sleepy neighborhoods rocked by a string of violent crimes usually thought of as "big city" problems, or something that only happens "someplace else."

Tears, Laughter Shared at Vigil in Honor of Officer Tom Decker [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:34:18 +0000

The residents of Cold Spring began the healing process tonight (Monday) with a candlelight vigil. Community members gathered outside of Wenner's Funeral Home to sing, pray, and remember officer Tom Decker.

Candlelight Vigil for Officer Decker Planned for Tonight

Jim Maurice — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:10:30 +0000

A candlelight vigil is planned for tonight (Monday) in Cold Spring for officer Tom Decker. The event will be held from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. outside of Wenner's Funeral Home. Organizers ask attendees to bring a candle or flashlight.

BCA: Several Guns Recovered as Investigation into Police Officer Shooting Continues

Jim Maurice — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:04:34 +0000

The investigation into the deadly shooting of officer Tom Decker continues. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says several guns have been found, although it's not clear if the gun used to kill Decker has been recovered.

Memorial Fund Created in Memory of Officer Tom Decker

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:20:09 +0000

Memorial funds have been established at multiple Cold Spring banks in support of the family of slain Cold Spring police officer Tom Decker.

Facebook and Twitter Reacts to Cold Spring Police Officer Killing

Sloan — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:53:18 +0000

Facebook and Twitter can be a powerful venue to express emotions. As the story broke about Cold Spring Officer Tom Decker, the social community across Minnesota offered their condolences.

Cold Spring Police Officer Killed – Cold Spring Man Jailed

Jim Maurice — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:35:38 +0000

Authorities say Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker was shot and killed in what they say was an ambush around 11 Thursday night near Winner's Bar on Main Street in Cold Spring.

Cold Spring Police Officer Shot and Killed

Jim Maurice — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:25:42 +0000

A Cold Spring police officer was shot and killed during a routine welfare check Thursday night.