An Illinois state trooper dies after being shot serving a warrant.
The Illinois state trooper who was shot early Friday morning while serving a warrant in East St. Louis has died, police said.
"It is with profound heartache and unfathomable sadness that we inform you of the death of Trooper Nicholas Hopkins. Trooper Hopkins laid down his life while protecting the citizens of this state," said Illinois State Police acting Director Brendan Kelly."We are asking the public to respectfully give consideration to the family of Trooper Hopkins and the ISP while we continue to grieve and work through this tragedy.
"Today the entire state mourns the loss of ISP South SWAT Trooper Nicholas Hopkins, a young man who dedicated 10 of his 33 years on this earth to protecting the people of Illinois," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement."It is the most courageous among us who choose a life of risk so their communities can go about their lives in peace.
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