Arizona detective dies after ‘critical incident’ Thursday night

Scottsdale, Arizona police detective Ryan So died Thursday from injuries sustained during a “critical incident.”Scottsdale Police

A Scottsdale police officer died Thursday evening after a “critical incident,” according to police officials. Many details about the incident are still unknown.

Officials said officers received a 911 call around 6:30 p.m. because an officer needed urgent assistance.

The officer was taken to a hospital where he died. He was later identified as Scottsdale police Detective Ryan So, AZCentral reports.

Details of the incident and the detective’s injuries have not been released publicly.

“This is an unimaginable tragedy for both Ryan’s family and his police family at SPD. Our thoughts and prayers are with Detective So’s family, his team and everyone at our police department,” Scottsdale officials said in a social media update.

Detective So served with the Scottsdale Police Department for nine years. He leaves behind his wife and three children.