Veteran Texas police officer dies from injuries sustained during tornado

14 days ago

Conroe news, Texas news.

Days after he suffered mortal injuries when a tornado struck his home, a veteran Conroe Police officer succumbed Friday according to the department.

22-year veteran Lt. James Waller suffered severe wounds when a tornado struck his Trinity home Sunday.

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  • “After multiple surgeries, physicians determined that his injuries were too great to sustain life,” the department said.

    “His family members were able to spend time with him prior to his passing.”

    Waller’s wife was also injured when an EF1 tornado with wind speeds exceeding 100 mph struck their home.