LODD - Phoenix, AZ Police Officer - Nick Erfle

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LODD - Phoenix Police Officer - Nick Erfle - The occurrence was this morn at

0830 hours AZ time - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 .The officer was shot and

killed during a routine stop for jaywalking. The officer an 8 yr veteran. In

addition perp as well was shot in killed in confrontation with responding officers.

(Info from NYEMT)

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This is Gunfire Death # 53 for 2007

In 2006 there were 49 deaths from gunfire the entire year.

At this same time last year there were 33 Gunfire Line of Duty Deaths.

This is a 60.6% increase over the number from last year at this time.

Police Officer Nick Erfle

Phoenix Police Department

Arizona

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Biographical Info

Age: 33

Tour of Duty: 8 years

Badge Number: 6994

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire

Date of Incident: Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Nick Erfle was shot after he and his partner approached three people for jaywalking and obstructing traffic on 24th Street, one block north of Thomas Road.

They determined that a 24-year-old male had a misdemeanor warrant and as they attempted to take him into custody, the suspect drew a weapon and shot Officer Erfle in the face. He was rushed to Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center where he died from his injuries an hour later.

The suspect then carjacked a vehicle and took the driver hostage. About an hour later, an unmarked special assignments unit spotted a car and suspect matching the carjacked vehicle's description.

They began surveillance and managed to box in the vehicle at 27th Avenue and McDowell Road. The suspect pointed his gun at the hostage and he was shot and killed by an officer. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The two females who were with the suspect when he was initially stopped were taken into custody for questioning.

Officer Erfle had served with the Phoenix Police Department for 8 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Agency Contact Information

Phoenix Police Department

620 W. Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ 85003

Phone: (602) 262-7311

Line of duty deaths this month 6

Line of duty deaths this year ( 31% from last year) 128

Line of duty deaths this time last year 98

Line of duty deaths on this date in history 51

Line of duty deaths in America's history 18,790

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Rest in Peace, Officer Erfile, and May God watch over your family and friends, as well as your fellow Officers.

[ex-commish 490]

May he rest in peace