Overview
- O’Connor’s private funeral was held Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Parish in Downingtown and livestreamed for the public, with burial to follow at All Souls Cemetery.
- His widow urged fellow troopers to carry on his example, telling them to protect with integrity despite the tragedy.
- O’Connor, 40, was a 15‑year Pennsylvania State Police veteran, the 105th member of the force killed in the line of duty, and he is survived by his wife and 7‑year‑old daughter.
- Investigators say he was shot during a traffic stop after pulling over a reported erratic driver; the suspect, 32‑year‑old Jesse Nathan Elks, died at the scene of a self‑inflicted gunshot.
- Hundreds of officers from Pennsylvania and neighboring states attended, and residents lined the procession route as official escorts and road closures managed the ceremonies.