U.S. Army · United States 
James Robert Snedigar
1999
James Robert Snedigar served the U.S. Army for 3 years. James served in the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
What Happened
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.
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, two daughters, and grandson.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1984 – 1986
Conflicts
Cold War
Also Served
Chandler Police Department
Officer
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