Glendale police officer injured in shooting, suspect killed
Mar 2, 2018, 11:05 AM | Updated: Mar 7, 2018, 11:19 am
Glendale Police Sgt. Robert Livingston (Glendale Police Department Photo)
(Glendale Police Department Photo)
PHOENIX — A Glendale police officer was injured in a shooting Friday, officials said, and the suspect was killed after a short search.
The officer — Glendale Police Sgt. Robert Livingston, who goes by Kent — was in serious condition as of Sunday morning but was expected to survive.
“Livingston is still recovering in the hospital from his injuries and we are praying for a full recovery,” Glendale Police Chief Rick St. John said in a release. “The Glendale Police Department family will continue to remain by his side throughout his road ahead.”
Just an #Update to all those in the community who wish to come in a sign the flag for Sergeant Livingston. We will have it available all week in the lobby during normal business hours. Just ask the fine staff at the counter and they can assist. 6835 N 57 Dr. pic.twitter.com/go3ieGdNy7
— Glendale Police (@GlendaleAZPD) March 5, 2018
On Sunday, Glendale police released the name of the suspect as 44-year-old Stephen Hudak.
Undercover officers made contact with Hudak near 43rd and Olive Avenues on Friday morning. It was unclear what led to the exchange of gunfire, but he was wanted on multiple felony warrants.
Hudak was fleeing from officers when he allegedly shot Livingston.
Hudak was on the loose for about 20 minutes before being shot himself. At one point, he exchanged gunfire with officers after running through a business.
The Phoenix Police Department originally said Hudak was in custody, but the Glendale Police Department later said he was killed.
The suspect is now in custody! Further details will be provided shortly. pic.twitter.com/vRdNb1oZmo
— Phoenix Police (@phoenixpolice) March 2, 2018
St. John credited the two undercover officers for saving Livingston’s life.
“Their quick thinking and clear heads under extreme duress allowed them to immediately apply critical lifesaving first aid to Sergeant Livingston and we are forever indebted to them,” he said in the release.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
