Visitation begins for fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) - A public viewing is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, one week since Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire was shot and killed in the line of duty.
People from across the state will have the opportunity to pay their respects to McIntire, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for protecting his community.
"There aren't many words to say in a situation like this. What I can tell you is that we're going to be here for you, we're going to stand beside you and we're going to help you into the future," said Shaler Township Police Chief Sean Frank.
Blue lights shine brightly and blue ribbons adorn every corner of the Ross G. Walker Funeral Home in support of McIntire.
"It's a great family and it's certainly a big loss to the community," said family friend Walt Zimmerman. "The community has certainly been very responsive and very supportive and the family is going to need it."
Monday marks one week since McIntire ran toward danger in an attempt to catch a suspect and keep his community safe. He was ambushed that day and his call of duty ended. He leaves behind a wife and four children.
"It's all about unity," Frank said. "We are one group, law enforcement across the area, across the country and across the world."
The public viewing is scheduled at Ross G. Walker Funeral Home in New Kensington from 2 until 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
The funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday at noon at Mount St. Peter Church in New Kensington with the burial immediately following at Mount Airy Cemetery. More details can be found here.
The Fraternal Order of Police Allegheny Valley Lodge #39 will be accepting donations for the benefit of the Mcintire family. Donations can be sent to:
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) #39
P.O. Box 2145
Lower Burrell, Pa. 15068
Check memo line should read: For benefit of Justin McIntire
