Show Low Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Add to My HeroesDarrin Lee Reed
Police Officer Darrin Reed was shot and killed after responding to a suspicious person call.
Officer Reed and other officers responded to a suspicions person call at a motel but were unable to locate the subject. They were called back to the location after leaving the initial call. When Officer Reed and other officers arrived, they located the man who then fled on foot. During the ensuing pursuit, the man produced a handgun and fired, striking Officer Reed.
Officer Reed was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his wounds.
The subject fled the scene and was later located in the Pinetop-Lakeside area, where he was barricaded in a cabin with a teenage hostage. After several hours of negotiation, the subject was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire.
Officer Reed was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the Show Low Police Department for 10 years and had previously served with the Navajo County Sheriff's Office for 10 years. Officer Reed is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 20 years
- Badge C56
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 215 ReflectionsWow! Am amazed and in awe of the legacy you have left within The White Mountain community. Your family continues your good work and is felt by so many; and has rippled into this beautiful community. You would be so proud! Your life has brought so many people together. Taking a moment to honor your life. Thank you thank you thank you! To Mr. Reed and his family!
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