Police detective dies in line of duty after accidental rifle discharge [Video]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) – A Scottsdale police detective died after an accidental rifle discharge following the completion of a search warrant Thursday night.

Police say that after a search warrant and arrest operation was completed detectives were unloading equipment from a vehicle near the Scottsdale Airport when a bag containing a rifle fell to the ground and discharged.

Detective Ryan So was struck by the round and fellow detectives immediately rendered aid. He was taken to a hospital but did not survive.

“The loss of Detective So is deeply felt throughout the entire community. We will forever honor his sacrifice and remember his legacy as a hero who dedicated his life to serving and protecting others,” representatives with Scottsdale police shared.

So is survived by his wife and three children, according to Scottsdale Assistant Police Chief Rich Slavin.

“As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time,” Slavin said Thursday night. “We ask …