Son of shot BSO Sgt. to join police force

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) -- The son of a slain Broward Sheriff's Office deputy is carrying on his father's legacy.

According to published reports, 25-year-old Sean Reyka will graduate from the BSO Academy in September.

Reyka was serving in the Marines when his father, BSO Sgt. Chris Reyka (pictured) was shot and killed on duty in August of 2007.

The elder Reyka was approaching a stolen car at a Pompano Beach parking lot when the driver opened fire. The gunman was never found.

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