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- A trailblazing Sikh sheriff's deputy was fatally shot from behind during a traffic stop on Friday.
- Sandeep Dhaliwal, 42, was beloved within his community, and hailed by friends as an example of how love-inspired service to others can tear down walls of distrust and misunderstanding.
- A suspect has been charged with capital murder in Dhaliwal's killing. Authorities haven't speculated on a motive or suggested it was a hate crime.
- One friend said Dhaliwal didn't fear being targeted because of his appearance, but he did help ensure that Sikh places of worship were protected on Sundays by off-duty officers.
- A widely-shared video of Dhaliwal posted on the Facebook page of the Harris County Sheriff's Office showed him laughing as he allowed a boy to handcuff him and then unlock the handcuffs with the key.
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Sandeep Dhaliwal carried a badge and a gun while devoting his life to a faith that teaches love and peace.
Dhaliwal, who was fatally shot from behind during a traffic stop Friday, was the first Sikh sheriff's deputy on a force that covers an area including the nation's fourth largest city of Houston. Four years ago he won an accommodation to wear his turban and a beard while patrolling.
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