He says, you know, it was unfortunate what happened, but he wouldn’t take back what he did it’s for the community and that’s what he signed up for, Ontiveros said.
In addition to Farrar and Aranda, three Arizona Department of Public Safety Troopers, an employee of a car dealership, and Altland were all hurt in the incident.
According to the Maricopa County Sheriff s Office, Altland is still in the hospital. He currently faces first-degree murder charges for the death of Farrar. I thank God every day he s alive
When Aranda was injured on Thursday night, there was concern he might not survive.
Police say officers Rico Aranda and Christopher Farrar were struck by the suspect during an overnight pursuit. Author: 12 News Updated: 10:29 PM MST April 30, 2021
GILBERT, Ariz The Gilbert police officer who was injured in a deadly incident involving a suspect in a stolen car on Friday is still in critical condition but is improving, police say.
Police say officers Rico Aranda and Christopher Farrar were struck by the suspect, later identified as 25-year-old Jonathon Altland, during an overnight pursuit that ended at the San Tan Ford dealership.
Farrar, an 18-year veteran of the Chandler Police Department, was killed while Aranda was rushed to a hospital after suffering head injuries.