Longtime Tega Cay officer passes away after battling cancer

TEGA CAY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Tega Cay Police Department is mourning the loss of Lieutenant Lauren Galloway who passed away due to cancer.

Lt. Galloway was a 12-year veteran of the Tega Cay Police Department.

The department wrote a heartfelt message on Facebook Sunday evening saying in part, “Lauren was a leader, a mentor and a provider to our department. She was so kind to everyone and served the citizens of Tega Cay selflessly.”

The city of Tega Cay also took to Facebook with their condolences saying, “Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.”

Police say if you would like to place flowers or memorials at the Police Department in honor of Lt. Galloway to please do so safely at the rock located in front of the station along Tega Cay Drive.

Arrangements and service for Lt. Galloway have yet to be announced.

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