KILLINGLY, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - A Rhode Island police officer was killed in a skydiving accident in Danielson over the weekend.
East Greenwich, Rhode Island Police Sergeant Christopher Callan was killed Saturday morning, according to the department.
Callan was a 15-year member of the force and also a member of the Rhode Island National Guard.
Callan had an extensive military career, including service in the US Army Special Forces Green Berets, according to the department.
He was pronounced dead at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam following what state police called a rough landing at Danielson airport.