Tucson Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Monday, May 26, 2003
Add to My HeroesPatrick Kent Hardesty
Officer Patrick Hardesty was shot and killed while investigating a hit-and-run traffic accident at the intersection of Fort Lowell Road and Park Avenue.
Shortly after arriving at the scene, Officer Hardesty located a suspect and a struggle ensued in which Officer Hardesty was shot five times and fatally wounded. Officer Hardesty was taken by ambulance to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. Responding officers apprehended the suspect after a short foot pursuit. The suspect was found guilty of first-degree murder on February 25th, 2005, and was sentenced to death on March 10th, 2005.
Officer Hardesty was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had been with the Tucson Police Department as a reserve officer for 11 years, and as a full-time officer for 19 months. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, two sisters, and a brother.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 31432
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to Death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 189 ReflectionsPat, hard to believe it's been 18 years. I remember meeting you when you came through the scanner at the security desk.
Gone too soon brother. We'll s each other when I get there someday...
T. Jeznach
ADOC Ret.
May 28, 2021
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