Suspect Cop-Killer Transported to Jail in Slain Arizona Public Safety Trooper's Cuffs

The suspected killer of an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper was released from the hospital and taken to jail after being placed in the fallen officer's handcuffs on Wednesday.

Isaac D. King was taken to jail in Phoenix just before noon Wednesday after being in the hospital for several days following the fatal shooting of Trooper Tyler Edenhofer on July 25, according to KNXV-TV.

King was being treated for injuries sustained during a struggle with Edenhofer along Interstate 10 in Avondale. Edenhofer was one of three officers who responded to the scene that night after reports that a man had been throwing rocks at passing vehicles. Two other troopers were also injured in the fight with the suspect.

"When law enforcement places handcuffs on a suspect, it instills an immediate sense of justice and satisfaction that an investigation is closer to being resolved. In this case, for the AZDPS family, it begins a course in the healing process," officials said in a statement. "This afternoon, AZDPS detectives and troopers placed Trooper Tyler Edenhofer's handcuffs on suspect Isaac D. King before transporting him from a valley hospital to the county jail. Using Tyler's handcuffs signifies the completion of the call for service that ultimately took his life. It also means we have taken over Trooper Edenhofer's watch and completed the apprehension of his assailant."

King is facing multiple charges including first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts aggravated assault, three counts endangerment and resisting arrest.

Officials said King had been taking medication for anxiety and depression, and did not have a criminal background.

Public visitation and funeral services for Edenhofer are set to take place on Thursday and Friday.