Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Sunday, February 22, 1976
Add to My HeroesJohn Franklin MacInnis
Police Guard John MacInnis died of a heart attack while in foot pursuit of a suspect at the east wing of the Sky Harbor International Airport.
A passerby stopped to assist him. He was driven to the Maricopa County Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police Guard MacInnis had served with the Phoenix Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife, thirteen children, and five grandchildren.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 9 years
- Badge A513
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsDad. You have always been in my heart. I have kept all the lessons you taught me. When you left to be with God our father was a shock to us all. 48 years later you are and always will be loved and missed. I love you Dad.
Margaret Davis
Daughter
April 28, 2024
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