David Glasser, 35 years old, was a 12 year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department. David was married with a young son and daughter. He worked in the Maryvale precinct and served in the unit’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team. Members of the team are called for a wide variety of issues, from plain clothes investigations to big events. David was a major fan of the Arizona Cardinals NFL team, and enjoyed tailgating with friends and family.

Death

David Glasser died on Thursday May 19, 2016, a day after he was shot while responding to a burglary call about a son stealing guns from his father.

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Glasser was shot responding to a burglary in progress call near 51st Avenue and Baseline Road around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 18, 2016.

Police say the suspect started shooting from a van when officers arrived.

Police returned fire, killing the suspect.

Glasser was rushed to the hospital in extremely critical condition.

A Phoenix helicopter brought some of his family members to the hospital and fellow officers were seen at the hospital throughout the night and on Thursday morning. Glasser died from his injuries on Thursday May 19, 2016.

Donations to His Family

The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) has a website devoted to its charities, which include supporting families of fallen officers.

Those who want to donate to the Glasser family can go to the website and make a donation, specifying that they'd like their donation to go to the Glasser family.

PLEA also accepts donations via PayPal using the email account charities@azplea.com.

PLEA also accepts checks payable to PLEA Charities to 1102 W. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ, 85007. If you send a check, note in the memo section that it is for the Glasser family.