John Eaton Bradshaw

In the late summer of 1987, the city of Tempe, Arizona, was irrevocably altered by a sudden act of violence that claimed the life of a veteran police officer. John Eaton Bradshaw, a 45-year-old male, had dedicated two decades of his life to the Tempe Police Department, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. His long and respected career came to a tragic end on Sunday, September 20, 1987, during a chaotic and rapidly unfolding series of events.

The day's turmoil began with an urgent 'officer ne ...

Lieutenant John Eaton Bradshaw, Tempe Police Department, Arizona