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Oklahoma Officers Escort Fallen El Reno Sgt. Thomas Duran to Kingfisher Funeral Home

The escort follows his death Friday from injuries suffered Oct. 17.

Overview

  • Dozens of agencies accompanied the procession from the Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office to Sanders Funeral Service in Kingfisher.
  • Duran, a 14-year El Reno police veteran, was struck by a driver while speaking with a pedestrian on Watts Street around 2 a.m.
  • A severe head injury led to his decline despite extensive treatment, and colleagues joined an honor walk as his family honored his wish to be an organ donor.
  • A public memorial has grown outside the police department, with flowers covering a cruiser and the flag lowered to half-staff.
  • Residents are raising money for his family, including a spaghetti dinner at Elks Lodge 743 that brought in nearly $2,000, as investigators continue the case.