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Phoenix Police Sergeant Marty Kieffer died on May 21, 1997, from injuries he had sustained on May 7, 1977, when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver. His vehicle was struck as he was responding to an emergency call. The drunk driver was killed in the incident. The crash left Sergeant Kieffer as a quadriplegic and he died as a result of complications of injuries sustained in the crash. At the time of his death Sergeant Kieffer was survived by his wife and four children.

We will never forget the sacrifice.

On National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to remember the officers who served with courage and commitment.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
We honor the lasting impact of their service.

Thank you to all who continue to protect and serve our communities.

Phoenix Police Officer Don Schultz drowned in a canal in North Phoenix while searching for evidence in a murder case.

Officer Schultz was a master diver and part of the department's nine-member dive team. On May 10, 2004, the team entered a canal in North Phoenix, near 19th Avenue and Hatcher Road, to search for evidence in a murder investigation. While in the water, Officer Schultz was separated from his tender line and was pulled into the canal gate. He was under water for as long as 10 minutes without a breathing device. On May 12, 2004, he passed away.

Officer Schultz had served with the Phoenix Police Department for 20 years. In addition to his duties as a member of the dive team, Officer Schultz also served full time as a helicopter pilot for the Phoenix Police Department.

At the time of his death Officer Schultz was survived by his wife and mother.

A memorial marker was placed near 19th Ave and Hatcher Rd.

We will always remember his sacrifice.