Procession held for 23-year veteran of Chandler Police Department who died from COVID-19 complications

23-year veteran of Chandler Police Department dies from COVID-19 complications

Officer Jeremy Wilkins was a 23-year veteran of the Chandler Police Department and on Dec. 17, he died from COVID-19 complications, the department said.

CHANDLER, Ariz. - The Chandler Police Department says a 23-year veteran died after a fight with COVID-19 on Dec. 17.

Officer Jeremy Wilkins is survived by his wife and five children.

A procession for Wilkins was held on Dec. 27. The route began near Chandler Fashion Center Mall and ended at the Chandler Public Safety Training Center.