Errol Hawkins
1984
Errol C. Hawkins.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Rusty Hawkins was struck and killed while crossing the Frontage Road on Black Canyon Highway (Interstate Highway 17). He was on a nighttime undercover assignment when a truck hit him. During his time with the Phoenix Police Department, Officer Hawkins helped establish a hostage and barricade negotiations unit and served as a negotiator in hostage situations. Officer Hawkins was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Phoenix Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two children. His brother served in law enforcement in Indiana.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
Also Served
Phoenix Police Department
Police Officer
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