Gwinnett County police and community mourning officer killed
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto announced Friday evening that Deputy Christopher Paul Ohlmeyer, 41, of River Ridge died from the injuries he suffered.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Motorcycle Deputy Christopher Ohlmeyer was killed in a crash while escorting a funeral procession Friday morning.
New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick said the deputy was killed in a motorcycle crash on Airline Highway while escorting a funeral procession. Ohlmeyer was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A public celebration of life will be held Saturday for Pradeep Tamang, the Gwinnett County police officer killed in the line of duty during a hotel shooting that also critically wounded another officer.
We are heartbroken by this loss and ask for privacy as we grieve and support one another during this difficult time,” Ohlmeyer’s family said in a statement.