The Grand Prairie (TX) Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their officers who died in the line of duty.
It is with heavy hearts that GPPD reports Officer Brandon Paul Tsai passed away after being involved in a traffic collision.
At around 10:45 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022, Officer Tsai was near the intersection of SW 3rd and Pioneer Parkway when he located a vehicle displaying a fictitious paper license plate. Officer Tsai attempted to stop the vehicle which immediately fled.
During the pursuit, Officer Tsai lost control of his squad car causing it to strike a light pole.
Officer Tsai was transported by Grand Prairie Fire Department Medics to Methodist Dallas Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Brandon Tsai was 32-years-old and had been with the Grand Prairie Police Department since January 2022. Prior to his hiring at GPPD, he served five years with the Los Angeles Police Department in California.
He was a loving friend, a trusted colleague and an outstanding officer whose passion was providing service to the public.
GPPD will honor Officer Brandon Tsai at a Candlelight Vigil on Friday at 6:00pm in front of the Public Safety Building located at 1525 Arkansas Ln, Grand Prairie on 18-Nov-2022 at 6p.
Source: GPPD