Temple University officer killed in shooting is son of former Fort Worth police chief

The Temple University officer killed in a shooting Saturday night is the son of former Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, according to the Fort Worth Police Officers' Association.

is the son of former Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, according to the Fort Worth Police Officers' Association.

Officer Christopher Fitzgerald was trying to intervene in a carjacking when he was shot. He later died from his injuries at a hospital., the suspect, identified as 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer, was seen in video surveillance firing a handgun at the officer after a foot pursuit and brief struggle.Suspect, 18, to be charged with murder in Temple University officer's shooting death, DA says

He was later arrested and is awaiting several charges, including murder of a law enforcement officer, robbery and carjacking, according to the DA's office. The affidavit alleges that when Fitzgerald fell to the ground, the suspect "stands over him and fires several more shots into the face and head area."

Authorities said the suspect tried to steal the officer's gun and a vehicle after the deadly shooting.

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