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David Van Glasser

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated May 19, 2016

Victim Details

David Van Glasser

Male

White / Caucasian

Phoenix

AZ

2016-05-19

34

David

Van Glasser

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/15/2026

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In the spring of 2016, a domestic call in Phoenix, Arizona, escalated into a tragedy that claimed the life of a dedicated police officer. David Van Glasser, a 34-year-old male officer with the Phoenix Police Department, succumbed to gunshot wounds on May 19, 2016, a day after responding to a burglary in progress. He had served on the force for 12 years and was part of the Neighborhood Enforcement Team.

The incident unfolded on May 18 when a homeowner in the vicinity of 51st Avenue and Bas ...
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    Has anyone else been really moved by how the community came together following Officer Glasser's tra... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else seen the video of the candlelight vigil for Officer Glasser? It was both moving and ... ...Read More
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    I’ve been deeply moved by the immense outpouring of support for Officer David Van Glasser’s fami... ...Read More
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