A Scottsdale police officer is dead following a "critical incident" Thursday night, according to department officials. Many of the details about what occurred remain unknown.
Arizona Detective Dies After Thursday Night “Critical Incident”
"This is an unimaginable tragedy for both Ryan’s family and his police family at SPD. Our thoughts and prayers are with Detective So’s family, his team, and everyone across our police department," Scottsdale officials said.
by Staff
June 14, 2024
Scottsdale, Arizona, Police Detective Ryan So died Thursday from injuries suffered during a "critical incident."
Credit:
Scottsdale PD
Officials said officers received a call around 6:30 p.m. for an officer in need of emergency assistance.
The officer was taken to a hospital where he died. He was later identified as Scottsdale police Detective Ryan So, AZCentral reports.
Details of the incident and the injuries suffered by the detective have not been released to the public.
"This is an unimaginable tragedy for both Ryan’s family and his police family at SPD. Our thoughts and prayers are with Detective So’s family, his team, and everyone across our police department," Scottsdale officials said in an update on social media .
Detective So served with the Scottsdale Police for nine years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
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