Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Add to My HeroesDavid Christopher Uribe
Officer David Uribe was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop near the 3400 block of West Cactus Road at approximately 11:10 a.m.
Officer Uribe called in a license plate check and approached the vehicle. As he walked to the driver's door, one of two men opened fire, striking him in the head and neck.
The suspects fled the scene and abandoned the car in a residential area a few blocks away. A witness to the shooting immediately called 911 and started CPR on Officer Uribe. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Two suspects were arrested two days later and charged with Officer Uribe's murder. In 2009, Officer Uribe's killer was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. His accomplice was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Officer Uribe had served with the Phoenix Police Department for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, five children, two step-children, five grandchildren, parents, stepfather, and siblings. One of his sons also serves as an officer with the Phoenix Police Department.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 22 years
- Badge 4276
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 345 ReflectionsDave it’s been 17yrs, 17yrs that I don’t go a week without thinking about you. I miss you brother, you where a friend, brother, partner and family too me. You would be amazed at how big Anthony your Godson has gotten. I know you fishing everyday up there, till Valhalla brother….
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Phoenix PD - Partner & Father of Dave’s Godson
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