Phoenix officer killed on duty remembered as 'larger than life'
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}An image of Phoenix police officer David Glasser displayed during a news conference on May 19. (Nick Oza/The Arizona Republic via AP)
A Phoenix police officer fatally shot in the line of duty is being remembered as man whose imposing physical stature was only eclipsed by his heart.
Mourners gathered inside a Peoria church Thursday morning to honor Officer David Glasser, who was killed while responding to a burglary call May 19.
Police Chief Joseph Yahner says Glasser's 6-foot-5 frame epitomized a commanding presence but was overshadowed by his compassion.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Glasser will be buried later today a cemetery in north Phoenix.
He was shot while responding to a Laveen man's call about his son stealing his guns.
Police shot and killed the 19-year-old suspect.