Seniors received their diplomas Friday, amid tears of joy and sorrow as the daughter of Caleb Rule was among those being celebrated.
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"It's terribly sad for them and their family, and for all of us because we all care for them so much," said a high school staff member.
About 20 officers lined the football field sidelines to cheer her on, standing in for a father who wasn't there.
Rule died early Friday in what authorities are calling a tragic accidental shooting during a break-in call.
The 37-year-old law enforcement veteran was married with four children and had been with the Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable's Office for nine months. Prior to that, he was a detective and a 14-year veteran of the Missouri City Police Department.
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ORIGINAL STORY: Fort Bend Co. Pct. 4 deputy constable dies after being shot in friendly fire incident
Precinct 4 deputy constable dies by friendly fire
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