The Officer Down Memorial Page Remembers . . .
 
Photograph: Patrolman Gary Alan Maas

Patch image: Yuma Police Department, Arizona






Patrolman Gary Alan Maas
Yuma Police Department
Arizona

End of Watch: Wednesday, April 9, 1986

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 74

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, April 9, 1986
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: One shot and killed, one arrested

Patrolman Gary Maas was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call. As Patrolman Maas confronted two men, one of them opened fire at Patrolman Maas striking him. Patrolman Maas was able to return fire killing one suspect.

The second suspect was arrested a week later and convicted for first-degree murder and is now serving two consecutive life terms.

Patrolman Maas had served with the agency for six years. He was survived by his son, daughter, and expectant fiancee.

» Update this memorial» List all officers from this agency
» Printer friendly view» Officer down news
Terms of Use | Privacy Statement | Contact Us
Copyright © 1996-2009, The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc.Back to ODMP Homepage