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Patrick Kent Hardesty
- May. 26, 2003 -
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| Resided: |
AZ, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | May. 26, 2003 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 40 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Tucson Police Dept. - AZ
270 S Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ
85701 USA
(520)791-4444 |
| County: | Pima |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Officer |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| Badge: | 31432 |
| On The Job: |
13 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
AZ
USA
Mon. May. 26, 2003
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| Summary: |
Officer Hardesty was shot and killed while investigating a hit-and-run traffic accident in a midtown neighborhood.
Shortly after arriving at the scene, Officer Hardesty located a suspect and a struggle ensued in which Officer Hardesty was shot five times and fatally wounded. Officer Hardesty was taken by ambulance to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. Responding officers apprehended the suspect after a short foot pursuit. The suspect was found guilty of first degree murder on February 25th, 2005, and was sentenced to death on March 10th, 2005.
Officer Hardesty was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had been with the Tucson Police Department as a reserve officer for 11 years, and as a full-time officer for 19 months. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, two sisters, and a brother.
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