Funeral arrangements have been announced for an Atlanta police officer who was found dead in his vehicle in the department’s parking lot last week.
Officials said Kenya Galloway, 44, was unresponsive in his personal car at the department’s annex on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway around 11 p.m. Jan. 4. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Passion City Church on Garson Drive in Atlanta.
Galloway joined Atlanta police in March 2015 and was assigned to the Executive Protection Unit.
“My prayers are with the family of Officer Galloway, as well as his APD family,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a statement. “He protected me and my family as if we were his own, and I will be forever grateful for his service.”
Galloway’s son, Benjamin, a Georgia Tech football player, said in a social media post that he hopes to keep making his father proud.
“I know you are in a great place watching from above with God and I promise I will keep your legacy going,” wrote the freshman offensive lineman, who attended Hillgrove High School in Cobb County. He appeared in three games for the Yellow Jackets during the 2023 season.
“Love you Pops Always,” he added.
I will continue to make you proud Pops 🕊️🤞🏾 I know you are in a great place watching from above with God and I promise I will keep your legacy going. Love you Pops Always🙏🏾 https://t.co/L7LTxd5zL8
— 𝐵𝑒𝑛𝑗𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛 𝐺𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑎𝑦 “BigBen” (@BIGBEN_0574) January 5, 2024
Kenya Galloway was about to start his shift when he was found in his vehicle, Channel 2 Action News reported. Police said it appeared he may have experienced a medical issue, though the nature of the issue was not specified.
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