Minnesota native killed in Fargo police ambush remembered as 'brave young man'

Jake Wallin was remembered for growing up to be a military veteran and dedicated officer whose ''final act of valor'' was staring down the face of a man intent on bloodshed.

Photos by Anthony Soufflé Associated Press

July 22, 2023 — 3:21pm

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Fargo police vehicles passed beneath an American flag draped by fire trucks over Patriot Avenue as they escorted slain officer Jake Wallin and his family to Pequot Lakes High School for Saturday's funeral.

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Paul Middlestaedt, Minnesota Public Radio via AP

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Fargo Police Department

This photo provided by The City of Fargo, N.D., on Saturday, July 15, 2023 shows police officer Jake Wallin. On Saturday, Fargo's police chief said a gunman opened fire on police and firefighters as they responded to a traffic crash in North Dakota. One officer, Wallin, was killed and two others were wounded before a fourth officer killed him. (The City of Fargo via AP)

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