WATCH LIVE: Procession, Celebration of Life for fallen Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha

On Everett Police Department'sEverett Police Officer Dan Rocha #1470 was fatally shot while doing his job – protecting and serving the community he loved. Officer Rocha was honored to wear the badge and proud to be a police officer in Everett. He was well-liked, highly respected by his co-workers and truly loved serving our residents.

There are no words to make sense of this tragedy or to ease the pain for Officer Rocha’s grieving family. Officer Rocha was a loving husband and father and a role model for his two sons. They should be very proud of their dad, as he gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting our community. I ask that you keep Officer Rocha’s family and the men and women of the Everett Police Department in your thoughts and prayers as we all process this horrible tragedy.

The official memorial fund was created in partnership with Victim Support Services, Coastal Community Bank and the City of Everett. According to the website, 100% of the funds will honor Officer Rocha and support his family.All branches of Coastal Community Bank are accepting donations of checks and cash to the fund. Make checks payable to"VSS-Dan Rocha Memorial"2930 Wetmore Ave. Suite 1-A Everett, WA. 98201By appointment only from 12:00 p.m. through 1:00 p.m.

Detectives with the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or who may have surveillance footage of it to contact them at 425-338-3845.

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