Rockwall officer dies from COVID-19 complications

The Rockwall Police Department said a member of their force died Monday from coronavirus complications.

Officer Tracy Gaines had been in the hospital since July 11.

After being hired in 2005, Gaines spent his career as a school resource officer at Rockwall High School and Williams Middle School.

A squad car is parked at the district's stadium as a memorial.

Before joining Rockwall PD, Gaines spent 20 years in the Air Force. He leaves behind a wife and two children.

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