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Darrin Lee Reed

Case from Show-low, AZ dated Nov 08, 2016

Victim Details

Darrin Lee Reed

Male

White / Caucasian

Show-low

AZ

2016-11-08

50

Darrin

Lee Reed

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/10/2026

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In the small town of Show Low, Arizona, a dedicated police officer's life was cut short in a sudden act of violence. Darrin Lee Reed, a 50-year-old male, was a respected officer with the Show Low Police Department. On November 8, 2016, what began as a routine call about a suspicious person near a local motel escalated into a tragedy that would deeply affect the community.

Officer Reed, along with other officers, initially responded to the call but were unable to find the individual in que ...
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  • Fox News: Arizona police officer shot, killed; suspect on the loose
  • KNXV: Suspect in deadly shooting of Show Low officer shot, killed during barricade
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