LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A memorial fundraiser is underway for the household of a Las Vegas Metro officer who was killed Thursday on his method house from work.
Officer Colton Pulsipher, 29, died in a crash involving a wrong-way driver on I-15 about 45 miles northeast of Las Vegas, close to the Valley of Fireplace State Park.
Pulsipher leaves behind his spouse Ashlee and three kids 5-year-old Carlee, 2-year-old Brett, and 11-month-old Jonny.
LVMPD Officer Colton Pulsipher together with his spouse, Ashlee, and three kids. (Credit score: Behind the Blue)
“Many people have reached out to us personally about wanting to help during this time of tragedy,” a put up on Metro’s Northeast Command Fb web page.
A police procession accompanied Metro Officer Colton Pulsipher’s physique from the crash website to the Clark County Coroner’s workplace. (KLAS)Co-workers, family and friends gathered on the Clark County Coroner’s workplace to attend for Officer Colton Pulsipher’s physique to reach in Las Vegas. (KLAS)Metro Officer Colton Pulsipher’s physique arrived in a white hearse on the Clark County Coroner’s workplace in Las Vegas. (KLAS)Co-workers, family and friends gathered on the Clark County Coroner’s workplace to attend for Officer Colton Pulsipher’s physique to reach in Las Vegas. (KLAS)
Metro mentioned an official fundraiser was arrange by Behind the Blue, an area non-profit group that helps the households of fallen and injured officers.
“Let’s come together as a community to support his family during this incredibly difficult time,” Behind the Blue posted on its web site. “The contributions will assist Pulsipher’s family with immediate expenses and provide financial relief as they navigate this heartbreaking new chapter.”
Donations may be made at this hyperlink.