Lead Police Officer Adam Buckner, Tucson Police Department, Arizona

Lead Police Officer Adam Buckner

Tucson Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch Sunday, March 31, 2024

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Adam Buckner

Lead Police Officer Adam Buckner was struck and killed in a vehicle crash while responding to a call for service.

Around 10:00 p.m., Officer Buckner was traveling north on Campbell Avenue in Tucson with emergency lights and sirens activated. As he went through the green light at the intersection at East 6th Street, a vehicle failed to yield and turned into his patrol car.

He was transported to Banner University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officer Buckner had served with the Tucson Police Department for over two years and previously served with the New Orleans Police Department (Louisiana) for four years. He is survived by his wife, mother, brothers, and sisters.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 6 years, 5 months
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

emergency response, vehicle crash

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We miss Adam ( our nephew) so much and thankful he made a difference in so many peoples lives. May his accident continue to save lives through safety programs being established in his memory.

He is loving Heaven , exploring, learning new things , seeing crystal rivers and walking with Jesus.

Thank you to all of you who have supported our family and Adams immediate family during this tragic time.

Darren and Sherry Treadwell
Roswell NM Police Department Retired

July 27, 2024