Stanton Calls for City's Prayers After Loss of Phoenix Police Officer

Mayor Greg Stanton has called on Phoenix residents to pray for a Phoenix Police Officer who lost his life, another who remains in critical condition, as well as their families after the officers were shot while serving a felony warrant this afternoon.

Stanton issued the following statement after the event:

“Today’s event is a tragic reminder of the incredible dangers our police officers face each and every day. Phoenix has lost a 21-year veteran of our Police Department who willingly put his life in harm’s way to keep us safe, and was actively working to take the worst kind of violent criminal off our streets. Another officer, a nine-year veteran of the force, continues to fight for his life.

“This is the most difficult kind of day for our City. I ask that all of Phoenix join Nicole and me and pray for these officers, their families and loved ones, as well as every one of our brave men and women in uniform.”