Funeral held for Pittsburgh officer who died from COVID-19

PITTSBURGH — Funeral services were held for a Pittsburgh police officer who died after contracting COVID-19.

There was a sea of blue lights as officers came from all over the state to pay their respects to Officer Brian Rowland.

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Rowland, 47, was a 21-year veteran of the force. He was stationed in the West End at Zone 6.

He died at St. Clair Hospital last weekend after being diagnosed.

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