A law enforcement procession is transporting Ryan Terpsma, the Lincoln County deputy who was shot and killed while on duty in Eureka on Friday.Merissa Walker, who was also shot and killed at the scene in Eureka, is being transpo rted alongside Terpsma, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.WATCH: Procession for fallen deputy seen traveling through Lake County Procession transports fallen Lincoln Co. Deputy Ryan Terpsma through MontanaThe procession began at 6 a.m. Terpsma and Walker will be transported to the Montana State Crime Lab in Missoula for an examination at 10 a.m. After the examination is complete, they will be returned to Libby, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.The return route will travel on Highway 93 from Missoula through Kalispell and then onto Highway 2 to Libby. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said the public is welcome to stand along the roadway to show their respect.Terpsma was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at 8:23 p.m. on Friday. During the incident, a Eureka police officer was also struck by gunfire, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries as a result, according to Lincoln County Sheriff Darren Short.WATCH INITIAL COVERAGE: Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy killed in Friday night shooting Watch: Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy and woman killed in Friday night shootingAccording to Short, the suspect, 50-year-old Matthew David Dye of Kalispell, fled the scene with a 7-year-old girl. He was pursued by Flathead County Sheriff's Deputies, and fired at deputies, disabling 2 patrol cars.Dye was stopped and surrendered at a roadblock at Bill Creek Road and Mountain Meadow Road. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies recovered the 7-year-old girl unharmed.During the investigation, law enforcement discovered that Walker had also been shot and killed at the scene of the original call. A juvenile girl was also injured, but was treated and released.In a release, Sheriff Short stated: "It has been trying times in Lincoln County during the last year. We are all deeply affected by the loss of Deputy Terpsma but know we can count on our community to support the Sheriffs Office and each other as we grieve the loss of this fine young man."According to the Flathead County Sheriffs Office, Deputy Terpsma served as a detention officer with the Flathead County Sheriffs Office from December 2024 until May 2026, when he joined the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office as a deputy.The deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with Flathead County Sheriffs Office policy. The Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is the lead investigative agency.In the message about the procession plans, Sheriff Short said Dye will make his initial court appearance in Lincoln County District Court on Monday at 3:30 p.m.MEMORIAL FUND ESTABLISHEDThe sheriff's office said it asked the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association to create the Deputy Ryan Terpsma Memorial Fund to support his family."The loss of Deputy Terpsma is a heartbreaking reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face every day as they answer the call to serve and protect their communities. His death is felt not only by his family, friends, and fellow members of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, but also by the entire Montana law enforcement community and the people we serve."Our hearts are with Deputy Terpsma's loved ones and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office as they navigate this unimaginable loss. We also extend our thoughts to the Eureka Police Department officer injured in the incident and everyone affected by this tragedy. Deputy Ryan Terpsma made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community. We ask Montanans to join us in honoring his life and supporting his family," the sheriff's office said.HOW TO CONTRIBUTE <i>Contributions can be made between November 2 and December 31, 2026, through either of the following methods: </i> <b><i>By Mail:</i></b><i> </i> <i>Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association Deputy Ryan Terpsma Memorial Fund P.O. Box 794 Helena, MT 59624 </i> <b><i>By Credit or Debit Card:</i></b><i> </i> <i>Deputy Ryan Terpsma Memorial Fund Donations We are grateful for the generosity of those who choose to help and for the support Montanans show law enforcement.</i> ...read more read less