On June 2, 2008, Erik Hite passed away from a gunshot wound he sustained the previous day while on duty. He was pursuing a suspect that had shot and wounded a Pima County Sheriff's Department Deputy.
TUCSON, Ariz. — The Erik Hite Foundation is asking the public for donations to mark the 15th anniversary of Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite's death while in the line of duty.
On June 2, 2008, Officer Hite was shot and killed while pursuing a suspect that had shot and wounded a Pima County Sheriff's deputy. His wife, Nohemy Hite, started the Erik Hite Foundation in his honor to support first responders and military families. Officer Hite worked for TPD for four years and before that served in the U.S. Air Force.
The nonprofit has helped to create several programs over the years, including a private childcare development center in 2011. The foundation is collecting donations in increments of $15 through June 30 via its website, erikhitefoundation.org.Reyna Preciado is a reporter for KGUN 9, she joined the KGUN 9 team in July of 2022 after graduating Arizona State University. Share your story ideas with Reyna by emailing [email protected] or by connecting on Instagram, or Twitter.
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