Police Officer Shane Figueroa
Phoenix Police Department
Arizona
End of Watch: Saturday, October 25, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 8485

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Police Officer Shane Figueroa was killed in an automobile collision while responding to a call.

Officer Figueroa was northbound on 19th Avenue near Roeser Road responding to a shots fired call when a truck turned in front of his patrol car. The impact spun the patrol car and sent it into a block wall. The officer was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center where he died from his injuries.

The truck driver had four outstanding warrants and was arrested on manslaughter and aggravated assault charges. A passenger in the truck was seriously injured.

Officer Figueroa had served the Phoenix Police Department for more than two years. He is survived by his wife and a 3-month-old child.