Photos: Funeral for slain Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite in 2008
The funeral for Tucson Police Officer Erik D. Hite in 2008. Hite died from injuries he received during a vehicle pursuit with a suspect firing an assault rifle in 2008.
The Tucson Police Department Eastside Substation at 9670 E. Golf Links Rd. was renamed the Erik D. Hite Substation on June 2, 2022.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
A long line of motorcycle officers lead the procession for slain Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite at Houghton Road and Speedway Blvd.in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
Tucson Police Office Erik Hite, 43, who was shot and killed during a pursuit in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
Steve and Marilyn Reiter show their support with a large American flag as the procession for slain Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite passes by Houghton Road and Speedway Blvd. on 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
The casket is carried inside during services for fallen police officer Erik D. Hite at Pantano Christian Church in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
The large crowd that attended the services for fallen Tucson Police Officer Erik D. Hite at Pantano Christian Church in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
Tucson Police Chief Richard Miranda, right, salutes, along with other officers, as the hearse carrrying Officer Erik D. Hite arrives Pantano Christian Church in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
Officers from Phoenix, Pima County and Tucson wait for the arrival of the casket of fallen officer Erik D. Hite at Pantano Christian Church in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
A row of police officers are standing next to the window in the crowded church during services for fallen fellow police officer Erik D. Hite at Pantano Christian Church in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
Flowers surround the caskett of fallen police officer Erik D. Hite inside of Pantano Christian Church in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
A police officer wipes tears during services the funeral services in the Tucson Police Officer Erik D. Hite inside of Pantano Christian Church.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
Pall bearers transfer the body of slain Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite at the East Lawn Cemetery in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
Police officers embrace and Roy Hite, right, son of fallen Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite at the gravesite at the East Lawn Cemetery in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
Roy Hite, son of slain Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, kneels at his his father's casket at the East Lawn Cemetery in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
Marana police officer Ed Muszala walks "Ace" representing the riderless horse during the funeral of slain Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite at the East Lawn Cemetery in 2008.
Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, funeral, 2008
Tucson Police Captain Michael Gillooly pays his respects to fellow officer Erik Hite at a roadside memorial that sprang up where Hite was shot at North Tomahawk Trail and East Tanque Verde Road in 2008.
Rick Wiley
Photo editor
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