Slain Roswell Officer's Memorial Services Announced

ROSWELL, GA — Funeral services for a Roswell police officer shot and killed in the line of duty Friday have been announced.

Officer Jeremy Labonte was fatally shot while responding to a suspicious person call around 7:15 p.m. near Market Boulevard, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. Edward Espinoza, the identified suspect, is facing multiple charges, including murder, in connection with the deadly shooting, the GBI said.

A memorial for Labonte will span three days, starting with a public visitation from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd. in Roswell, police said.

The next day, a processional will take place around 1:45 p.m. before a funeral will be held at 3 p.m. at the church.

The processional will begin at Lebanon Baptist Church, 11250 Crabapple Road, and will end at Roswell United. Police said residents wishing to pay their respects can stand along Crabapple Road, Canton Street, Atlanta Street or Mimosa Boulevard.

The parking lots of Roswell First Baptist Church, 710 Mimosa Blvd., and Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., will be available for parking. The service will be live-streamed via Roswell Government.

Police said Labonte, who had been with Roswell Police for more than three years, will be buried during a private service on Thursday.

"We (are) deeply grateful for the community’s support as we come together to honor Officer Labonte’s life and service together," police said in a news release.

A memorial patrol SUV sits in front of the local police department, honoring Labonte.

Financial donations for Labonte's family are being collected via PayPal. The fundraiser, which police said is the sole donation campaign for Labonte, was organized by Roswell Police and the Friends of Roswell Police.