2 Phoenix Police officers pass away, department says

PHOENIX - The Phoenix Police Department is mourning the loss of two of its officers who died after experiencing medical emergencies this week.

2 Phoenix Police officers die from medical events

Phoenix Police is mourning the loss of Officer Mark Aker and Sergeant Tim Wheeler. Both died from medical events, the department said.

Officer Mark Aker

Officer Aker died from a medical event while on-duty on May 10, police said. Aker joined Phoenix Police in 1994 and was assigned to the Maryvale Estrella Mountain Precinct.

Officers, firefighters, and other members of the law enforcement community lined up their cruisers and trucks at the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office in downtown Phoenix Wednesday night to honor the officer being transferred from the Banner Estrella Medical Center to the office.

Fallen Phoenix officer arrives at ME's office

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Officer Mark Aker (Phoenix PD)

Sergeant Tim Wheeler

Sgt. Wheeler died from a medical event while at home on May 9, police said.

Wheeler joined Phoenix Police in 2007 and was assigned to the Desert Horizon Precinct.

Phoenix Law Enforcement Association statement on passing of Sgt. Wheeler

"The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association is saddened by the unexpected loss of Sergeant Tim Wheeler at his home on Tuesday, May 9. Sergeant Wheeler served the citizens of Phoenix since 2007 with dedication and courage. We grieve with his family and ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers."