The Bay Area community is mourning the loss of West York patrolman Andrew Duarte, who was killed in the line of duty in Pennsylvania over the weekend. Duarte, a Bay Area native, was described as a dedicated and selfless officer who had a big heart and a strong work ethic. His family and former teachers remember him fondly, highlighting his intelligence and willingness to run into danger to save others.
Duarte, only 30 years old, was responding to a call about a gunman in a hospital when he was shot and killed. He leaves behind a devastated family and a community that loved him. His high school, Berean Christian High School in Walnut Creek, where he graduated in 2013, is also grieving the loss of a former student who was known for his quiet demeanor and fun-loving spirit.
A funeral service is planned for Friday in Red Lion, Pennsylvania for Duarte’s family and members of the law enforcement community to pay their respects. Duarte’s aunt, Joyce Murphy, shared memories of him as a young man, emphasizing his tiny stature at birth but his big impact on those around him. The impact of his loss will be felt deeply in both California and Pennsylvania, where Duarte left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
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