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Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams Remembers Officer Paul Rutherford As A 'True Hero'

Phoenix police is mourning the loss of one of their officers.

Officer Paul Rutherford was investigating a traffic accident on Thursday when he was hit by a motorist while crossing Indian School Road. He died later in a hospital.

Gov. Doug Ducey ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday to honor Officer Rutherford.

Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams joined The Show for a few minutes. 

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