Law enforcement from across the country attend funeral for local officer

PITTSBURGH — Thousands of police officers from across the country attended the funeral of a local officer killed in the line of duty Friday.

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• VIDEO:Funeral service for Officer Reed

The funeral service for St. Clair Township Officer Lloyd Reed was held at the Cambria County War Memorial, with the chaplain and assistant chaplain for the Western Pennsylvania Police Benevolent Foundation, Dr. Jerry L. Keller and Leigh Applegate, officiating.

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At one point, Reed's former chief broke down while speaking about memories he shared with Reed.

Reed's brothers and sisters in blue offered his wife, Rose, comfort.

"Rose, we love you. I hope you love police officers, because we're never going to leave you," one speaker said. "You will not take this journey alone. We are here for you for life."

Channel 11's Melanie Gillespie learned that Reed met his wife when he pulled her over. The couple recently celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary.

Reed was killed Saturday night while responding to a domestic violence call in New Florence, Westmoreland County.

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Police say 31-year-old Ray Shetler Jr. fired three shots. One hit Reed in an area of his chest not protected by his bulletproof vest.

Shetler was arrested after a six-hour manhunt and remains jailed without bond.

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According to police, Shetler claimed he didn't realize Reed was an officer, but that's different from witness statements.

Shetler was accused last year of endangerment and trespassing, according to court records obtained by Channel 11. Ten years ago, he faced aggravated assault charges, but the case was dismissed.

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Visitation for Officer Reed took place Thursday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Richland Township.

St. Clair Township police said they received calls from police in Canada, New York, Virginia, Maryland and Colorado, who wanted to share their condolences.

Capt. Donald Hess, of the St. Clair Township Police Department, said Reed was a "humble and simple man" and added that though he would not likely approve of all the attention he is getting, he certainly is worthy of it.

A memorial fund has been established in Reed's name. Anyone interested in donating can do so via PayPal by sending money to the Western Pennsylvania Police Benevolent Foundation.

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