When I came into work today, and read my scripts, I was sad to learn that a young Phoenix police officer had died.
Yesterday morning, we told you about Officer Barry Scott.
He'd been critically injured while fighting in "Guns & Hoses" -- a charity boxing match benefiting the 100 Club of Arizona.
Ironically, that very organization provides financial support to families of police officers, who are injured or killed in the line of duty.
Of all the dangers Scott likely faced everyday on the job, this is what would end his life.
At any rate, I remember thinking to myself -- after reading yesterday's story -- that I really hoped he pulled through for his wife and newborn child.
He was only 22 and had his whole life ahead of him.
Sadly, Officer Scott didn't make it.
Not only did he serve his community as a police officer, Scott was an Iraq War veteran.
We've lost another true hero.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.