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AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders and the community came together Friday morning to honor Austin Police Senior Officer Jorge Pastore, who was killed in the line of duty last Saturday.
A procession traveled across Austin, ending at Circuit of the Americas Boulevard where a public visitation and funeral service would take place at Germania Insurance Amphitheater.
The public and law enforcement officers lined the procession route, ready to pay their respects to Pastore.
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The funeral service for fallen Austin Police Officer Jorge “George” Pastore was held at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater at Circuit of the Americas. (KXAN Photo/Blake DeVine) -
The funeral service for fallen Austin Police Officer Jorge “George” Pastore was held at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater at Circuit of the Americas. (KXAN Photo/Blake DeVine) -
The funeral service for fallen Austin Police Officer Jorge “George” Pastore was held at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater at Circuit of the Americas. (KXAN Photo/Blake DeVine) -
The funeral service for fallen Austin Police Officer Jorge “George” Pastore was held at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater at Circuit of the Americas. (KXAN Photo/Blake DeVine) -
Procession carries fallen APD Officer Jorge Pastore along his final patrol through Austin (KXAN photo) -
Austin Police officers salute as Officer Jorge Pastore’s procession moves past Interstate 35 and St. Johns (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez) -
Crowds gather to show support during Officer Jorge Pastore’s procession (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
Crowds gather to show support during Officer Jorge Pastore’s procession (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
Crowds gather near the Texas Capitol to show support during Officer Jorge Pastore’s procession (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
Austin Police officer salutes as Officer Jorge Pastore’s procession moves past Interstate 35 and St. Johns (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez) -
Officer Jorge Pastore’s procession continues down Interstate 35 (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez) -
Law enforcement line up at the funeral home preparing for Officer Jorge Pastore’s procession (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
Law enforcement lines the procession route for fallen Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore at 11th and Comal Streets. (KXAN Photo/Ed Zavala) -
The procession for Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore makes its way to Circuit of the Americas Boulevard. (KXAN Photo/Blake DeVine) -
The procession for Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore makes its way to Circuit of the Americas Boulevard. (KXAN Photo/Blake DeVine) -
Procession for Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore travels through the city on Nov. 17, 2023. (Courtesy: Helen Elliott) -
Procession for Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore travels through the city on Nov. 17, 2023. (Courtesy: Helen Elliott) -
Procession for Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore travels through the city on Nov. 17, 2023. (Courtesy: Helen Elliott) -
Procession for Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore travels through the city on Nov. 17, 2023. (Courtesy: Helen Elliott) -
Funeral services were held on Nov. 17, 2023, to honor fallen Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore. (KXAN Photo) -
Funeral services were held on Nov. 17, 2023, to honor fallen Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore. (KXAN Photo) -
The procession for Austin Police Officer Jorge “George” Pastore arrives at Circuit of the Americas the morning of Nov. 17, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) -
The procession for Austin Police Officer Jorge “George” Pastore arrives at Circuit of the Americas the morning of Nov. 17, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)
The route passed by the state capitol, where a crowd was waiting with signs to show their support.
Police said Pastore and another officer were shot during a SWAT response in south Austin on Nov. 11. Both were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center, where Pastore died, Austin-Travis County EMS said.
The other officer who was injured was able to leave the hospital on Tuesday, according to APD.
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