Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Monday, November 1, 1999
Add to My HeroesGoelet Alessandro Carlo Beuf
Officer Beuf was killed when both he and a suspect were struck by a tractor-trailer while struggling on the side of a roadway at N. 24th Avenue and W. Lone Cactus Drive.
Officer Beuf had responded to a call and was approaching a man when the man began to run. Officer Beuf chased the suspect and caught him on the side of a roadway. As the two struggled, they fell into the path of a slow-moving tractor-trailer.
The truck stopped, but Officer Beuf and the suspect were entangled in the front axle. Officer Beuf was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect was critically injured in the accident. When he recovered, he was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay $9,000 in restitution for the death of Officer Beuf.
Officer Beuf was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Phoenix Police Department for one year. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 6896
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Automobile; Commercial
- Offender Sentenced to four years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 102 ReflectionsOfficer Beuf,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
November 1, 2024
