'A deep loss': Community rallies around family of fallen MPD Officer Jerving

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Three days after Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving was killed in the line of duty, support for him and his family is coming in many ways. 

The 37-year-old was shot and killed Feb. 7 while trying to apprehend a robbery suspect near 14th and Cleveland. 

Friday evening, Feb. 10, a vigil will be held at Silver Spring Church at 6 p.m. 

Another vigil is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Kelly's Bleachers in Wind Lake. 

Jerving's family says the officer was a religious man holding his faith close to his heart. 

"That hope and belief in God and that Peter is with God is kind of a comforting thought for so many of us. But even though it comforts use to know that it's still a deep loss," said Pastor Alexis Twito, Jerving family spokesperson. 

The funeral for Officer Jerving will be held at Elmbrook Church. A public visitation is set to start at 9 a.m. and the funeral for Jerving will be at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony will be livestreamed. 

At the end of the funeral, there will be an "end of watch ceremony." There will also be a procession to Officer Jerving's final resting place. 

Streets along Barker Road up to Capitol Drive will be blocked. 

If you would like to donate to the Jerving family, you can donate in the following ways: 

• Donate to The Milwaukee Police Association Fallen Heroes Fund
  • Checks can be mailed to the MPA office and cash can be dropped off in person. Make checks payable to: 

MPA Fallen Heroes, Inc. 
6310 W. Bluemound Road 
Milwaukee, WI 53213

• Landmark Credit Union: All branch locations are available to make an in-person donation to the Officer Jerving End of Watch Fund. 

Read Officer Jerving's full obituary here.