Police Officer Arthur Del Gaudio Jr.
Phoenix Police Department
Arizona
End of Watch: Thursday, April 22, 1976

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2964

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Thursday, April 22, 1976
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Del Gaudio was killed while in the pursuit of an impaired and reckless driver. The officer collided with another police car and then careened into the wall of a home. His death was instrumental in persuading the State Legislature to enact the Unlawful Flight statute.

Officer Del Gaudio was survived by his wife who was pregnant with their first child.