08-27-2010, 10:56 AM
a Utah Deputy has been shot and killed. photo is suspect, at large.
Searchers are combing a remote desert area in northern Arizona for a gunman who allegedly shot and killed a Utah sheriff's deputy.
Coconino County authorities said Friday that Deputy Sheriff Brian Harris of Kane County, Utah, was shot about three miles east of Fredonia, Ariz., a small town just south of the Utah border.
Officials said the 41-year-old Harris was chasing 23-year-old burglary suspect Scott Curley on foot Thursday afternoon when the suspect allegedly opened fire.
The incident began around 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, authorities said, and the manhunt for Curley continued through the night.
Police said the suspect is familiar with the remote desert area and said they plan to drop flares from helicopters to use in the search.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert describes Harris as a lawman who put "himself in a dangerous situation to protect his community."
Harris was married and the father of two daughters.
Searchers are combing a remote desert area in northern Arizona for a gunman who allegedly shot and killed a Utah sheriff's deputy.
Coconino County authorities said Friday that Deputy Sheriff Brian Harris of Kane County, Utah, was shot about three miles east of Fredonia, Ariz., a small town just south of the Utah border.
Officials said the 41-year-old Harris was chasing 23-year-old burglary suspect Scott Curley on foot Thursday afternoon when the suspect allegedly opened fire.
The incident began around 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, authorities said, and the manhunt for Curley continued through the night.
Police said the suspect is familiar with the remote desert area and said they plan to drop flares from helicopters to use in the search.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert describes Harris as a lawman who put "himself in a dangerous situation to protect his community."
Harris was married and the father of two daughters.