PALM CITY, Florida -- A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was shot and killed Wednesday morning.
Trooper Joseph Bullock was fatally wounded in the line of duty while assisting the public on I-95 in Martin County, according to a news release.
Bullock served nearly 19 years with the Florida Highway Patrol and was assigned to Troop L-Fort Pierce for his entire career. He was also an Air Force veteran.
"Today, the entire Florida Highway Patrol and FLHSMV family is heartbroken as we mourn the tragic loss of Trooper Joseph Bullock, a nearly 19-year veteran of the Florida Highway Patrol who chose to make selflessly serving and protecting others his life's work. Please keep his family and his team members in your prayers," FLHSMV Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes and FHP Colonel Gene Spaulding said in a joint statement.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing and additional information will be released as it's available.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
