CHANDLER, AZ — Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to an auto dealership complex in Gilbert overnight for a police incident that left one officer dead and another injured.
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Take a look below to see reactions from police departments and local officials.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chandler Police Officer Christopher Farrar. Officer Farrar was struck and killed by a suspect driving a stolen vehicle earlier this evening. He was a 18-year veteran of the Chandler Police Department. pic.twitter.com/msQ19LT70L
— Chandler Police (@ChandlerPolice) April 30, 2021
Please see my statement regarding the tragic killing of @ChandlerPolice Officer Christopher Farrer. pic.twitter.com/0ILVXuo74E
— Mayor Kevin Hartke (@chandlerazmayor) April 30, 2021
We ask that you keep our critically injured Gilbert Officer in your thoughts. We will be sharing more information as it becomes available.
— Gilbert Police Chief (@GilbertPDChief) April 30, 2021
More information on the incident here: https://t.co/dsd6jH1vkq
Law enforcement personnel like Officer Christopher Farrar put their lives on the line to protect others and keep our communities safe. We are incredibly heartbroken that a criminal’s senseless actions took his life and injured other innocent people. 1/ https://t.co/KD4JT1TiVz
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) April 30, 2021
Our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters of the @ChandlerPolice Department and the family and friends of Officer Farrar. 💙 https://t.co/0kqn3pshBi
— Gilbert Police Dept. (@GilbertPolice) April 30, 2021
We send our deepest condolences to @ChandlerPolice following the loss of Officer Christopher Farrar. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues. 💙 https://t.co/ofc3FNSqvf
— Dept. of Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) April 30, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with @ChandlerPolice this morning as they mourn the loss of Officer Christopher Farrar. Sending our deepest condolences. pic.twitter.com/D4noe6F5PJ
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) April 30, 2021
GYPD members mourn alongside our brothers & sisters @ChandlerPolice over the tragic death of Ofc. Christopher Farrar. Plz keep family/friends & Chandler PD in your prayers! #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/SAbyNOS5L0
— Goodyear Police Dept (@Goodyearpolice) April 30, 2021
Our hearts are heavy - deeply saddened by the tragic death of @chandlerpolice Officer Christopher Farrar. Prayers to his family and to our brothers and sisters @chandlerpolice. We stand beside you and we’re here for you. Ofc Farrar, your service and sacrifice won’t be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/1JrVgqHdIi
— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) April 30, 2021
I offer my sincere condolences to Officer Farrar's family, friends, and coworkers.
— Rep. Jennifer Pawlik (@Jennifer_Pawlik) April 30, 2021
We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragic incident. Our hearts go out to the Farrar family and the @ChandlerPolice Department. Rest well Officer Farrar. https://t.co/PcU8zPuRod
— Tempe Police (@TempePolice) April 30, 2021
Our thoughts are with our brothers & sisters at @ChandlerPolice as they mourn the loss of Officer Christopher Farrar. Officer Farrar was struck and killed by a suspect driving a stolen vehicle earlier this morning. He was an 18-year veteran of the Department. #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/GqQYJe9jvI
— Peoria Police (AZ) (@PeoriaPoliceAZ) April 30, 2021
Our hearts are with the family of Officer Christopher Farrar and the @ChandlerPolice This man will be missed by many. We stand beside our brothers and sisters as we mourn his loss. Rest In Peace. We shall take it from here. https://t.co/1bd50bDo4v
— Glendale Police (@GlendaleAZPD) April 30, 2021
We are deeply saddened by the loss of @ChandlerPolice Officer Christopher Farrar. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/eR8PZ4j0Ow
— Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (@mcsoaz) April 30, 2021
Heartbroken to hear of Chandler police officer Christopher Farrar’s passing last night. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues. We’re grateful for his sacrifice and service. https://t.co/lIIoa3PEly
— Kyrsten Sinema (@SenatorSinema) April 30, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Farrar’s family and the @ChandlerPolice Department. https://t.co/UtbreaisHO
— MaricopaCounty Atty. (@marcoattorney) April 30, 2021
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Officer Farrar’s family, friends and colleagues 💙🙏
— Official Arizona Rangers (@Arizona_Rangers) April 30, 2021
Our deepest condolences go out to the Chandler Police Department, Officer Christopher Farrar’s family and all those who knew him. We salute you, Officer Farrar. https://t.co/UPNEVbiftO
— HSI Arizona (@HSIPhoenix) April 30, 2021
Devastating news. Officer Farrar served the Chandler community for nearly two decades and was taken far too soon. My thoughts are with his family, friends and the @ChandlerPolice Department. https://t.co/CSwD93LI2f
— Rep. Greg Stanton (@RepGregStanton) April 30, 2021
The thoughts and prayers of the entire ASU Police Department go out to our brothers and sisters at @ChandlerPolice, and the family of Officer Farrar.
— Arizona State University Police Department (@ASUPolice) April 30, 2021
Rest easy, and thank you for your service. https://t.co/16osEbhxdS
Very heartbreaking news this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Farrar’s family, friends, and the Chandler Police Department. https://t.co/zFM5FrLTVd
— Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez (@NNPrezNez) April 30, 2021
Sending our condolences to his loved ones and Chandler Police Department. https://t.co/ygpWETI99Q
— Yuma Sheriff's Office - AZ (@YumaSheriff) April 30, 2021
Officer Farrar’s sacrifice & commitment to service will never be forgotten 💙... Please accept our sincere condolences for this tragic loss @Chief_Duggan @ChandlerPolice Officer Farrar’s family & friends and the @cityofchandler community https://t.co/BeKc5u8juF
— Chief Charles Husted (@CharlesRHusted) April 30, 2021
NPD sends our condolences to Chandler Police Officer Christopher Farrar family and our brothers and sisters at CPD. RIP Ofc. Farrar. pic.twitter.com/X97DMlAcTZ
— Nogales Police (@NogalesPoliceAz) April 30, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Officer Farrar and the members of the Chandler Police Department. What an awful, tragic loss. I know I speak for our entire department when I say how very sorry we are to hear this sad news. https://t.co/HybGuSWJJa
— Chris Magnus (@ChiefCMagnus) April 30, 2021
RIP Officer Farrar. Our thoughts are with his family and the Chandler Police Department. 💙 https://t.co/TKdPEQAltG
— Prescott Valley PD (@PolicePV) April 30, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of Chandler Police Officer Christopher Farrar, who was killed in the line of duty last night. pic.twitter.com/4kEsXtvBOc
— Surprise Police Dept (@Surprise_PD) April 30, 2021
We offer our deepest condolences to @ChandlerPolice and Officer Farrar’s family & friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice 💙 May he Rest In Peace. https://t.co/WrqwCIjkfK
— BHCPD (@BhcpdNews) April 30, 2021
Our hearts go out to the family, friends & colleagues of Chandler police officer Christopher Farrar.
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 30, 2021
We honor his service and sacrifice which will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/S2SQpMzi4F
