Memorial ride held through Philadelphia for fallen Temple University police officer

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Dozens of bikers took part in a memorial ride on Saturday for fallen Temple University police officer Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald.

Riders passed 18th Street and Montgomery Avenue, where Temple University Police Department headquarters is located.

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Their journey continued to the Fraternal Order of Police headquarters in Northeast Philadelphia.

Fitzgerald was shot and killed on the 1700 block of Montgomery Avenue several weeks ago while investigating a possible crime.

He was a husband and father of four.

Money raised from Saturday's event will be given to his family.