Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Friday, August 6, 1982
John R. Davis, Sr.
Officer Davis and Officer Ignacio Conchos were shot when they entered a bar to search for a bank robbery suspect. Officer Conchos died at the scene and Officer Davis died one month later from his wounds.
The suspect, an illegal alien, was convicted of two counts of first degree murder and sentenced to life.
Officer Davis had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 1841
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, July 1, 1982
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Sentenced to life
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 30 ReflectionsI did not know you personally sir(s), but thank you for your bravery and dilligence in trying to protect the community.
ps, im a former proud graduate of JRD elementary, #GOCobras!
kevin cole
fellow neighbor of south phoenix
December 31, 2017
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