Original Article Officer hits, kills pedestrian in Tempe By Jackie Leatherman, Tribune November 27, 2005 A Tempe officer struck and killed a pedestrian who police said ran out in front of his patrol car early Saturday on Baseline Road. Kyle Barker, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Officer Bill Cullins, who was uninjured, has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is departmental policy. "Its tragic," Tempe spokesman Brandon Banks said. "Our hearts and prayers go out to them and . . . our officer. "In these circumstances, it is very, very difficult. It is still extremely emotional and still a traumatic experience, and there will be some rough days ahead for Bill." Tempe police are investigating the incident, which occurred at 1:59 a.m. as Cullins was traveling west on Baseline Road near Rural Road. Contact Jackie Leatherman by email, or phone (480) 898-6334