CHP Mourns Officer Killed By DUI Suspect On Christmas Eve
WEST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The California Highway Patrol came together to mourn the loss of a local officer killed in the line of duty.
Law enforcement officers led a processional into the CHP Academy in West Sacramento for a ceremony to honor Officer Andrew Camilleri.
Camilleri died on Christmas Eve when a DUI suspect crashed into his patrol car.
Bell Toll Tribute to honor CHP Officer Andrew Camilleri at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento pic.twitter.com/ldI8eifeQS
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Officials honored Camilleri's legacy with a bell ringing ceremony this morning at the CHP Academy.
Fellow CHP officers are now asking the public to help support the late officer's family.
The 33-year-old officer began his career with CHP last August.