Arizona police officer, suspect killed in shooting

[Omaha Steve]

Source: CBS News

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Police say a 24-year-old rookie police officer was killed Saturday after being shot by a domestic violence suspect, who then killed himself.

Flagstaff Police Sgt. Margaret Bentzen said the shooting took place in a residential area around 1 p.m. as officers were searching for a male suspect in a domestic violence incident that had occurred earlier in the day.

"Preliminary information indicates the subject shot at the Officer multiple times, and then shot himself," Bentzen said.

Officer Tyler Jacob Stewart, who had been with the department less than a year, was shot in the face. He was transported in critical condition to Flagstaff Medical Center, where he later died.

Bentzen identified the suspect as Robert W. Smith, 28, of Prescott.

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Flagstaff police officer Tyler Jacob Stewart, 24, was shot and killed during a confrontation with a domestic violence suspect Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in Flagstaff, Arizona. FLAGSTAFF POLICE DEPARTMENT



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[GGJohn]

1. Shit, this is in my neck of the woods.

Flagstaff police are generally pretty laid back and outgoing,
RIP Officer Stewart.

[Duckhunter935]

2. drove through there today

Sorry to hear that, RIP Officer Stewart.

[1StrongBlackMan]

6. BabyGirl 1SBM ...

spends a good deal of time in that neck of the woods.

[GGJohn]

7. We don't actually live in Flagstaff proper,

We own a spread just outside of Flagstaff, not too far off of Interstate 40, we love the solitude and beauty of the area.

[1StrongBlackMan]

8. BabyGirl 1SBM is a 3rd year at NAU ...

(though she's only been there 2 years ... carrying heavy loads).

Mrs. 1SBM and I love it up there ... Flagstaff is a small enough town to allow a sense of community; but large enough, to disappear when one wants to.

[840high]

3. Sad. RIP

[ChazII]

4. Condolences to his family and friends. n/t

[billhicks76]

5. Scariest Thing

It's no fun having to respond to domestic disturbances and you never know what you are going to encounter. Sounds very dangerous and police deserve some credit for risking their lives doing it. So I hope people don't abuse the process and call the cops just because they are mad at someone or trying to get back at someone when their are real situations happening all the time. It can be dangerous to them as well.

[freshwest]

9. Regrets to Stewart and family and the victims of violence. n/t