Tyler J. Edenhofer

End of Watch: 
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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Fallen Officer Trooper Tyler EdenhoferTrooper Tyler Edenhofer was shot and killed in the line of duty in the late night hours of July 25, 2018. Trooper Edenhofer graduated from the State Trooper Academy on May 4, 2018 and was finishing his last night of Field Training when calls came in of a man on the side of the road throwing debris at passing vehicles on Interstate 10 near Avondale. Trooper Edenhofer arrived on scene with his Field Trainer to assist the responding trooper and a physical altercation ensued between the suspect and troopers, lasting roughly eight minutes. During the altercation, the suspect was able to obtain one of the troopers' service weapon and fired two shots. One trooper suffered a non-fatal gun shot wound through his shoulder and Trooper Edenhofer was also shot. The troopers were rushed to the hospital where Trooper Edenhofer was pronounced deceased. Trooper Edenhofer served in the Navy before joining AZDPS in September 2017. He is the youngest fallen trooper from DPS.

Tyler will be honored with a vigil, viewing and funeral.

Memorial Services For State Trooper Tyler Edenhofer

Monday, July 30, 2018

Candlelight* Vigil at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza

1700 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Governor Ducey and Colonel Milstead are scheduled to speak at 8:00 pm)

*Attendees are asked to download a candle phone app prior to the vigil (candles will not be provided)

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Visitation at Christ's Church of the Valley

7007 West Happy Valley Road, Peoria, Arizona 85383

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (public)

https://www.azdps.gov/sites/default/files/media/map1_1.pdf

Friday, August 3, 2018

Funeral at Christ's Church of the Valley

7007 West Happy Valley Road, Peoria, Arizona 85383

10:00 am

https://www.azdps.gov/sites/default/files/media/map2_1.pdf

Memorial donations may be made at Navy Federal Credit Union, Account Name: Deborah Edenhofer, Account Number: 3100588502.

Channel 3/5 will be the pool camera for TV coverage of the Friday service and the Arizona Republic will be the pool camera for still photography for print media.

Employee Portrait: 
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Comments

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on July 27, 2018 - 9:13am
Such a selfless young man taken too soon. Thank you for your service to this country and the state of Arizona. My thoughts are with your family, friends and DPS. Rest in peace, Tyler.

Submitted by Joe (not verified) on July 27, 2018 - 9:18am
Rest in peace Tyler

Submitted by David B Taylor (not verified) on July 27, 2018 - 9:57am
I want to extend my condolences to the family of Trooper Tyler Edenhofer and also to his brothers and sisters of Phoenix area law enforcement agencies. So sorry to hear of your tragic loss.

Submitted by Robert Byrnes (not verified) on July 27, 2018 - 12:48pm
May you rest in peace and continue to serve alongside God........

Submitted by Pam Pierson (not verified) on July 27, 2018 - 2:40pm
Im very sorry for the loss of officer Edenholer my heart goes out yo his family friends and coworkers. so sad what happened. RIP OFFICER EDENHOLER YOU HAVE MY RESPECT MY HONOR THANK YOU FOR YOUR COURAGE AND BRAVERY IN KEEPING US SAFE/

Submitted by Dawn Campbell (not verified) on July 28, 2018 - 2:10pm
Please accept sincere condolences from Des Moines Police Department Officers' families. We have felt your pain and it does not get any easier. Stay strong warriors as we know Trooper Edenholer is looking upon you with pride. He knows you will take it from here. Take care and know you all are in our heart and prayers.

Submitted by Condolences (not verified) on July 28, 2018 - 5:02pm
Rest in Peace Trooper Tyler Edenhofer, Your Friends and Family will remember you as a Hero.

Submitted by Reggie Labrum (not verified) on July 28, 2018 - 6:56pm
My condolences to the men and women Troopers and the Edenhofer Family from your northern Neighbor the good ole behive State And one somewhat involved as a Honorary trooper the UHP is thinking of to guys

Submitted by Reggie Labrum (not verified) on July 28, 2018 - 6:56pm
My condolences to the men and women Troopers and the Edenhofer Family from your northern Neighbor the good ole behive State And one somewhat involved as a Honorary trooper the UHP is thinking of to guys

Submitted by Connor Brachtl (not verified) on July 30, 2018 - 10:37am
Rest in peace.

Submitted by Mike Schafer (not verified) on August 1, 2018 - 6:52pm
I am the father of a DPS TROOPER and I cannot express how much sorrow I have for Tyler and his family. He was a true hero for both his Country and his community. The whole DPS family is both saddened and sickened by Trooper Edenhofers unjustified murder. RIP TROOPER and Godspeed

Submitted by Ralph Grapoli (not verified) on August 1, 2018 - 8:33pm
Such a tragedy for someone so dedicated in serving our country and protecting the public to be deprived of the benefits of a Law Enforcement career so early. My condolences to the family. Being retired in the field I feel the pain that now surrounds Officer Tyler.

Submitted by Lacey Weatherford (not verified) on August 2, 2018 - 12:24pm
Sending all our love to Tyler’s family and the department. Our son is a trooper who works with him, and we are all heartbroken over this tragic event. You are all in our prayers. Thank you, Tyler, for being one who stepped forward to keep the public safe. #GodBlessOurTroopers ❤️

Submitted by Leon mitchell (not verified) on August 2, 2018 - 12:32pm
On behalf of navajo police...we thank you for your sevice and may you rest in peace...

Submitted by COII Goldberg (not verified) on August 2, 2018 - 1:33pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Tyler and his family. Also to all the officers that work for the Department of Public Safety. Thought and prayers go out to everyone.

Submitted by Jack Lavelle (not verified) on August 3, 2018 - 6:57pm
As the father of a Flagstaff PD officer, I need to offer the sympathies of my entire family for Tyler Edenhofer's family. This is the unthinkable, yet we find ourselves thinking about it every day. God bless.

Submitted by Vola Gary (not verified) on August 4, 2018 - 12:53am
RIP TYLER:-). Thank you for your service young man. My daughter Vashti enlightened me about the person she knew in high school. She said that you stood for equality, and that you always stood for what you felt was right. She said, "mom, if I could see anyone being in service and/or being in law enforcement without looking at your race or other prejudice, it would be Tyler!" What a young man. My God bless your family with peace in your honor.