Arizona police officer killed in suspect chase
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Gilbert police officer Christopher Farrar, an 18-year veteran of the force, died after being struck by the suspect s vehicle. Photo courtesy of the Gilbert Police Department
April 30 (UPI) An Arizona law enforcement officer died and five others were injured after a suspect running from police stole a vehicle and drove into several people, officials said Friday.
The Gilbert Police Department said a Final County sheriff s deputy attempted to perform a traffic stop Thursday night, but the suspect fled in a vehicle and fired shots at the deputy. The suspect, whose name wasn t released, then drove onto the Chandler Airport runway before driving the wrong way onto the 202 San Tan Freeway and crashing the vehicle.