GOVERNOR HONORS FALLEN OFFICER
- Flags to Be Flown at Half Staff

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

June 06, 2008

PHOENIX – Governor Janet Napolitano announced that flags will be lowered at state buildings immediately through sunset Tuesday, June 10, in honor of Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite, who died Monday of wounds received in the line of duty. Officer Hite, 43, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served the Tucson Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife, adult son, infant daughter, and parents.