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Veteran Philadelphia police officer, minister dies after battle with COVID-19
Erin L. Tokley, 47, passed away Wednesday morning following a battle with coronavirus. He was a 24-year veteran of the Philadelphia police force.
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is mourning the loss of a veteran officer and baptist minister who died on Tuesday after a battle with coronavirus.
Erin L. Tokley, 47, spent most of his 24-year career serving Philadelphia's 25th district and was most recently assigned to the 12th district.
Tokley died on the 24th anniversary of his graduation from the police academy, according to a Facebook post from his wife.
Tokley was a minister at Calvary Baptist Church in West Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife Octavia and three young children.
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