Corrections Officer Kellie Pena Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas End of Watch: Friday, September 3, 2010 Age: 34 Years on the job: 7 Badge Number: NA Cause of death: Heart attack   Corrections Officer Kellie Pena passed away as the result of complications from an injury he received while struggling with an inmate. On August 19, 2010, Officer Pena and three other officers attempted to restrain an inmate at the Neal Unit in Amarillo, Texas. During the confrontation the inmate was able to push Officer Pena to the ground. Two days later Officer Pena underwent emergency surgery for a hernia which he suffered during the struggle. He passed away from a heart attack while still hospitalized from the surgery. Officer Pena had served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for seven years.     Agency Information Texas Department of Criminal Justice 209 West 14th St, 5th Floor Price Daniel Building Austin, TX 78701 Submit a Condolences Subscribe to Officer Down E-Mail Alerts Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth Darrell Thompson Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI, Community College Campus Patrol #14 darrell@policespecial.com www.sc4.edu Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon. From all the Staff at Police Special Inc.