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Christopher M. Dunn

End of Tour: Thursday, April 3, 1980Christopher M. Dunn
Rank: Patrolman
Assignment: Patrol - Adam District
Age: 27
Incident Date: Thursday, April 3, 1980
Incident Location: Westport Road
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Suspect Name: Not available
Weapon Involved: Handgun (Revolver)
Case Status: Closed - Suspect convicted


Narrative:

Officer Dunn was shot and killed after he and another officer took a man into custody.

A female companion of the man took a revolver from the man's truck and opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Dunn.

Patrolman Dunn was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Patrolman Dunn was survived by his wife.