LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Police announced the death of Lieutenant Nick Dewees Monday.

The department posted that Dewees passed after a three-year battle with cancer.

Dewees served the Louisville Metro Police Department with honor and dedication since February 2013.

“His commitment to this community and his fellow officers was unwavering, and his impact will be felt for years to come. Please keep his family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts during this difficult time,” LMPD wrote on its social media tribute.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be shared as soon as they are available.

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