Police Officer Shane Cory Figueroa, Phoenix Police Department, Arizona

Police Officer Shane Cory Figueroa

Phoenix Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch Saturday, October 25, 2008

Shane Cory Figueroa

Police Officer Shane Figueroa was killed when his patrol car collided with a vehicle driven by a drunk driver.

Officer Figueroa was northbound on 19th Avenue near Roeser Road responding to a shots-fired call when a truck turned in front of his patrol car. The impact spun the patrol car and sent it into a block wall. The officer was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center where he died from his injuries.

The truck driver had four outstanding warrants and was arrested on manslaughter and aggravated assault charges. In June 2009, he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to serve 16 years. A passenger in the truck was seriously injured.

Officer Figueroa had served the Phoenix Police Department for more than two years. He is survived by his wife and 3-month-old daughter.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 3 years
Badge 8485

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to 16 years

drunk driver

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Officer Figueroa I am so sorry this happened to you. My son and I learned about you today. We were sad about the way the senseless way you died and the loved ones you left behind. My son had an art class assignment to make a mural for a local hero in our town and he chose you. He drew a conception of a mural that he would make in our town of Maricopa, Arizona if he could. Just wanted you to know that you are not forgotten by the kids of Maricopa Arizona this many years later. God Bless you, rest in peace.

Michale, a mother and Aiden, who is 11
Maricopa, Arizona

March 29, 2017