NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Temple University’s Vice President for Public Safety released a statement Sunday, regarding the shooting death of Officer Fitzgerald, reading, in part:"Officer Fitzgerald gave his life to selflessly serve and defend this community.
The courage and bravery he displayed highlights the day-to-day sacrifice made by our Temple University police officers to keep our community safe.
This loss leaves an enormous hole in all of our hearts. He was a father, a husband, a son, a colleague and a friend."A memorial is growing at the shooting scene near 17th and Montgomery and some who knew Officer Fitzgerald best are trying to come to terms with what happened.Family and friends of slain Temple University Officer Chris Fitzgerald overcome by their grief, came out to remember the father of four who did so much for others.RELATED COVERAGE:"Chris was one of a kind.
He wanted to make a difference in the community and he did that by always, always aspiring to be the best," stated Fitzgerald’s friend Joshua Perez."Chris would do anything…anything," said Fitzgerald’s cousin, Juan Marrero. "He would go beyond for his community.