Community remembers legacy left behind by fallen Chandler Police officer Chris Farrar article
CHANDLER, Ariz. - As an investigation into an incident that led to the death of a Chandler Police officer continues, members of the community continue to mourn the death of Officer Chris Farrar.
Officer Farrar died following a chase that began on April 29. Gilbert Police and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb said the pursuit began at about 10 p.m., when a sheriff s deputy tried to pull over a speeding vehicle near Eloy and then reported he d been shot at.
The police chase ended up in Chandler Airport, where the suspect driver busted through one of the gates, causing the facility to briefly shut down.
His last meal was a good one : Chandler restaurant owner remembers Officer Farrar after line of duty death
May Rowden at Chon Thai Food says she served Officer Christopher Farrar and his partner an hour before he would go on a call that would ultimately end his life. Author: Erica Stapleton Updated: 5:31 PM MST April 30, 2021
CHANDLER, Ariz. Driving by the scene Thursday night, May Rowden knew it was bad.
By morning, May read it was a Chandler officer struck and killed by a suspect during a police chase. Then his picture popped up, May says. And I’m like no, no, no. It’s Chris.