Grand Prairie Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Police Officer Andy MacDonald died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Officer MacDonald had served with the Grand Prairie Police Department Police Department for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, father, and three brothers.
Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.