Half-Staff Arizona Flags – Honoring David Wargo
American Flags and Arizona State Flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday, May 8th in the state of Arizona in honor of former Maricopa County Deputy Sheriff David Wargo.
According to the office of the governor:
Maricopa County Deputy Sheriff David Wargo passed away early last week as a result of severe head trauma he received in the line of duty in May 2003. Deputy Wargo was attempting to detain a fleeing suspect in a supermarket parking lot when he was dragged by the suspect’s vehicle, causing him irreparable head injury. Due to his extensive injuries, Deputy Wargo continued to receive close medical care until his passing on May 1, 2012.