Line of Duty Death: Police Officer Christopher Farrar
Police Officer Christopher Farrar
Chandler Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Thursday, April 29, 2021
BIO
Age 50
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Arrested
Police Officer Chris Farrar was struck and killed by a vehicle during a vehicle pursuit of a stolen vehicle involving multiple agencies.
Deputies with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office had initiated the pursuit of a known felon shortly after 10:00 pm. The driver of the vehicle fired shots and at the responding deputies before entering Chandler, Arizona. The man drove through a gate and onto the runway of the Chandler Regional Airport and then back into the community. He drove to a car dealership on East Motorplex Loop where he stole a truck.
As the man exited the dealership, he struck Officer Farrar and a Gilbert police officer, causing both to suffer critical injuries. Officer Farrar was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The man continued to flee but was taken into custody after being shot at by pursuing officers.
Officer Farrar had served with the Chandler Police Department for 18 years.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief of Police Sean Duggan
Chandler Police Department
250 E Chicago Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: (480 ) 782-4000
