Prosecutors filed a notice that it intends to seek the death penalty if a man suspected of murdering a Chandler police Officer Christopher Farrar is convicted.
Man accused of killing Chandler Police officer to enter plea in court in June
By Ty Brennan and FOX 10 Staff
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PHOENIX - The man accused of
Jonathon Altland, 25, has been indicted on murder, aggravated assault, and auto theft charges. He is accused of killing Chandler Police Officer Christopher Farrar and severely injuring Gilbert Police Officer Rico Aranda.
Officer Christopher Farrar
Officer Rico Arranda
Authorities say Altland was driving a stolen vehicle on April 29 when he ran down both officers during a pursuit.
Police say the pursuit started in Eloy when Altland shot at a sheriff s deputy who tried to pull him over.
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Community gathers to remember Chandler police officer killed during pursuit
Procession held for Chandler police officer killed during pursuit
Officer Christopher Farrar, 50, was killed while on duty. Earlier on May 7, a procession took Officer Farrar s casket to a church in Chandler.
CHANDLER, Ariz. - Family, friends, and members of the community gathered on May 7 to honor a fallen Chandler Police officer.
Christopher Farrar was killed while on duty by a suspect driving a stolen car during a pursuit that involved multiple law enforcement agencies. Gilbert Police officials say the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Jonathan Altland, is being accused of murder, aggravated assault, and auto theft.
People line the streets as the body of Chandler Police Officer Christopher Farrar, killed in the line of duty last Thursday, is escorted during a large multi-jurisdiction police procession Friday, May 7, 2021, in Chandler, Ariz. Officer Farrar was struck by a suspect in a stolen vehicle after a long police chase. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) (AP)
Gilbert Police Officer Rico Aranda suffered a serious head injury in the incident, according to The Associated Press.
A funeral service for Farrar began Saturday at 9 a.m. local time and was streamed live on the department s Facebook page.
Chandler Police Chief Sean Duggan praised his colleague s passion for service and called him the consummate team player.