Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Add to My HeroesDavid Christopher Uribe
Officer David Uribe was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop near the 3400 block of West Cactus Road at approximately 11:10 a.m.
Officer Uribe called in a license plate check and approached the vehicle. As he walked to the driver's door one of two men opened fire, striking him in the head and neck.
The suspects fled the scene and abandoned the car in a residential area a few blocks away. A witness to the shooting immediately called 911 and started CPR on Officer Uribe. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Two suspects were arrested two days later and charged with Officer Uribe's murder. In 2009, Officer Uribe's killer was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. His accomplice was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Officer Uribe had served with the agency for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, five children, two step-children, five grandchildren, parents, stepfather, and siblings. One of his sons also serves as an officer with the Phoenix Police Department.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 22 years
- Badge 4276
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 342 ReflectionsDave,
Its hard to believe it’s been fifteen years. We weren’t able to get together this year. You wouldn’t believe that the government locked down the whole country over a virus. The worst part is We The People let them. People are starting to wake up though and hopefully we’ll take our Country back and we can come together again. I really miss you brother and wish you were joining me in retirement. You will always be remembered and your family can always depend on me if they ever need anything. Missed but never forgotten.
Retired Officer Debra Thompson
Phoenix PD 92B
May 10, 2020
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