Officer James Robert Snedigar, Chandler Police Department, Arizona

Officer James Robert Snedigar

Chandler Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch Friday, April 16, 1999

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James Robert Snedigar

Officer James Snedigar was shot and killed while performing a SWAT raid on armed robbery suspects at 1100 N. Priest Drive.

The suspects had been chased to an apartment complex after robbing a jewelry store in Tempe, Arizona. They then forced their way into an apartment and holed up. The SWAT team tossed stun grenades into the apartment but were met by gunfire as they entered. Officer Snedigar, who was the point man and was wearing body armor, was shot in the face just inside the doorway.

Other officers returned fire, killing one of the suspects, who was also wearing a bulletproof vest.

Officer Snedigar had served with the Chandler Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife, son, two daughters, and grandson.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 5 years
Badge 312

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; Semi-automatic
Offender 1 shot and killed; 2 arrested

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Officer Snedigar,

I remember that day very well. The investigative company I worked for had its office in Chandler, right on Ray Road, a short distance from where you lost your life. I think I was in the office when I learned of the incident As I recall, I read later that you had volunteered to take point for the entry team. I still live in Arizona I think of you when I pass the area where it happened. I hope you have been resting in peace.

Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

July 29, 2024