News Release
Mesa Police seeks public’s help
Mesa, AZ – (December 17th, 2021 11:08 a.m) The
Mesa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying witnesses to
an incident involving a Tempe Police Department Motor Officer last night that
resulted in him sustaining injuries. The incident occurred on the Loop 202 Red
Mountain Freeway and the McKellips Road overpass in Mesa.
On 12/16/2021 at around 7:20pm, A Tempe Police Department
Motor Officer was driving his marked police motorcycle home after getting off
work. While traveling southbound on the Red Mountain Freeway approaching the
McKellips underpass, the officer was struck by an object that turned out to be
a rock. The officer was struck in the helmet and shoulder almost causing him to
crash his motorcycle. The officer was able to safely pull to the side of the
freeway and radio in for help.
The officer was transported to a local hospital with
injuries that are non-life threatening. The six-year veteran was later released
from the hospital and is recovering at home.
The Mesa Police Department is investigating this incident
and is seeking the assistance of the community to identify and prosecute who is
responsible. If anyone was in this area at the time this incident occurred and
saw something that may help this investigation, please reach out at
480-644-2211 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
Situations such as these are extremely dangerous. Throwing
objects at any moving vehicle can result in serious injury or death. Help us
keep our community safe by reaching out with any information you may have.
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