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Officer Chris Marano
Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer Chris Marano died in the line of duty on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Officer Marano was struck and killed by a patrol car involved in a vehicle pursuit as he laid out spike strips. The pursuit continued and the suspect was eventually apprehended during a foot chase after she bailed out of her vehicle.
Marano, 28, grew up in the Twin Cities and attended Washburn High School, where he was a varsity swimmer. After school, he enlisted in the Navy, where he worked as a military police officer while stationed in Italy.
Officer Marano had served with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for two years. He is survived by his wife, Shelly, and four daughters.
Please join the men and women of the American Association of State Troopers in keeping the family of Officer Marano in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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