Obituaries
Remembering Lower Burrell Officer Derek Kotecki
Kotecki was killed Wednesday night in the line of duty near the Plum/Lower Burrell border. Post your condolences and prayers for Kotecki's family and friends after this tragic loss.
Lower Burrell officer Derek Kotecki, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night after an incident at a Dairy Queen on Greensburg Road, near the Plum/Lower Burrell border.
Kotecki was an 18-year veteran with the Lower Burrell Police Department. Most recently, he was the department's K-9 officer who worked with canine, Benny.
Kotecki was shot and killed by Charles Post, 33, of Lower Burrell, who then killed himself. For more information about the incident, see this article in the Valley News Dispatch.
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This happened very close to home, and Patch wanted to give the community a chance to post condolences and prayers for Kotecki's family and friends.
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A Facebook group also has been created for people who wish to send their good thoughts.
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