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Ariz. Officer Killed by Patrol Car in Chase
The AP via YellowBrix
December 18, 2009
The Department of Public Safety says 28-year-old Chris Marano died Thursday night.
Lt. Steve Harrison says the chase reached speeds of 100 mph, starting after a vehicle was spotted with a stolen license plate.
As another officer pursued the suspect, Marano laid down spike strips to stop the suspect’s vehicle. The DPS vehicle struck Marano in the roadway. Authorities are trying to determine if the suspect’s car also hit him.
The chase continued and the female driver fled on foot and was captured hiding on a porch. She was taken to a hospital for treatment of dog bites and faces several felony charges.
mmarchesi
over 3 years ago
2678 Comments
Very Sad.
Rest in Peace Brother.
Bury
over 3 years ago
1344 Comments
Rest in Peace Brother!! We'll take over the watch in PHX for you! God bless you and you wife and kids! Thank you for everything!!
Chief171
over 3 years ago
3184 Comments
RIP BROTHER........
servingproud
over 3 years ago
4690 Comments
RIP Brother Marano.
AZDPS1255
over 3 years ago
172 Comments
R.I.P. Officer Chris Marano,
Let us remember his life!!
FireDad
over 3 years ago
7348 Comments
Rest in Peace Officer Chris Marano
Anonymous
over 3 years ago
R.I.P. Brother.
I hope one of those Felony Charges is Manslaughter, Homicide or similar.
Even if her car didn't strike the Officer, she is ultimately responsible for his death.
Throw the book at the Capital B.
S56
over 3 years ago
26 Comments
RIP Officer Marano, thank you for your service to the State of Arizona.