On Wednesday, North Texas communities are coming together for a procession honoring slain Greenville police officer Cooper Dawson. Dawson was killed in an ambush Monday night when police said he was gunned down while pursuing a man wanted for multiple felony warrants and who ran from a traffic stop. According to a press release from the Greenville Police Department, the procession will begin from the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office shortly after 10 a.m. The route will bring his remains along U.S. Highway 380 to Greenville, circle the block in front of the Greenville Police Department, and proceed westbound on Lee Street toward U.S. Highway 69. From there, it will continue south on Texas Highway 66 and head toward Rockwall. Officers line up for a procession for slain Greenville police officer Cooper Dawson, who was killed in the line of duty on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Greenville Nov 25 Greenville officer ambushed, fatally shot Monday night: Police Greenville 14 hours ago Greenville Police mourns loss of first line of duty death in over a century Greenville 19 hours ago Greenville Police provide latest information of officer killed in line of duty The Greenville Police Department invites those wishing to pay their respects to line US Highway 69 south of Highway 380 and north of Highway 66. This arrangement aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the downtown area while allowing citizens to participate in the solemn tribute. Dawson’s line of duty death is the first in Greenville in more than 100 years. “We are heartbroken over the loss of Officer Cooper Dawson, who selflessly put his life on the line to serve and protect our community,” said Greenville Chief of Police Chris Smith in a statement early Tuesday morning. “We ask that you keep Officer Dawson’s family, our department, and the Greenville community in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.” Dawson, who also served with the U.S. Army National Guard, is survived by his wife and three children. Greenville 18 hours ago Colleagues remember Greenville officer killed in line of duty Greenville 18 hours ago Family mourns after Greenville police officer shot, killed during exchange of gunfire Gun Violence Nov 26 Greenville police mourn the loss of officer killed in line of duty