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Texas deputy dies after suffering medical emergency

Waller County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John “Eddie” Flemmons has served with the department since 2023 as a field training officer

Texas deputy dies after suffering medical emergency

The Waller County Sheriff’s Office announced Deputy John “Eddie” Flemmons died on Nov. 8 after suffering a medical episode, according to the report. Flemmons had been with the sheriff’s office since March 2023 as a patrol field training officer.

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By Joanna Putman
Police1

WALLER COUNTY, Texas — A deputy has died after suffering a medical emergency in the line of duty, KBTX reported.

The Waller County Sheriff’s Office announced Deputy John “Eddie” Flemmons died on Nov. 8 after suffering a medical episode, according to the report. Flemmons had been with the sheriff’s office since March 2023 as a patrol field training officer.

The sheriff’s office said Flemmons “set the foundation for many deputies’ careers as a patrol field training officer.”

A funeral for Flemmons will be held Nov. 18, according to the report.

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