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Funeral for Slain Dallas Officer Held in Rockwall

Funeral Services for slain Dallas police officer Rogelio Santander were held Tuesday in Rockwall. Officer Santander died following a shootout in a Dallas Home Depot last week.

The funeral took place at Lakepointe Church in Rockwall City. Santander is an A&M-Commerce alum who lived in Rockwall County.

A procession down Interstate 30 to Dallas followed. Santander will be interred at Restland Cemetery on Greenville Avenue in Dallas.

Scott Morgan has been an award-winning journalist since 2001. His work has appeared in several newspapers and magazines as well as online. He has also been an editor, freelancer, speaker, writing teacher, author, and podcaster.