The Scottsdale community is mourning Detective Ryan So, who died after an accidental rifle discharge last week
The Scottsdale Police Department and community are mourning the loss of Det. Ryan So, who died after an accidental rifle discharge, and is only the second officer to be killed in the line of duty in the department's history.So and several other detectives from the Special Assignment Unit were unloading a vehicle after executing a search warrant and arrest operation on Thursday when the tragedy unfolded, according to a Scottsdale Police Department press release sent to Newsweek.
'As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time,' Scottsdale Assistant Police Chief Rich Slavin said at a press conference. 'We ask for privacy for Ryan's family and for the police department. Please keep Ryan's family and the men and women of the Scottsdale Police Department in your thoughts and prayers.'Chris Ellis, a friend of So's, told AZFamily he will be missed by the community.
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