Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Sunday, May 19, 2013
Add to My HeroesDaryl Michael Raetz
Police Officer Daryl Raetz was struck and killed by an SUV while making an arrest for DUI near the intersection of 51st Avenue and Cambridge Drive.
At approximately 3:30 am Officer Raetz, along with several other officers, was processing a DUI suspect on the side of road when a passing SUV struck Officer Raetz. He was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital where he died.
The driver of the SUV fled the scene. He was arrested the following day after another officer spotted his vehicle and recognized it as matching the description of the vehicle that struck Officer Raetz. The subject is an illegal alien and was charged with drug possession. He pleaded no contest to charges of negligent homicide and hit-and-run with death or injury and was sentenced to serve eight years and an additional seven years of probation.
Officer Raetz was a veteran of the Iraq war and had served with the Phoenix Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife, child, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 8899
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender In custody
Most Recent Reflection
View all 241 ReflectionsA decade has gone by but the loss is still felt by me and many in your family, PPD family, Class 435, USMC and USN. You are a true hero and someone I share their story as a Patriot and a person dedicated to serving others. Know we have not forgotten.
Chris Moore
Chief of Police
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Phoenix Police Retired #5545
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