Patrolman Christopher M. Dunn
End of Watch: Thu, Apr 3rd, 1980
Date of Incident: Thu, Apr 3rd, 1980
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 16 years
Age: 27
Survivors
His wife Linda
Incident
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.
Agency
The Jefferson County Police Department has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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Tributes
There are 8 tributes for Patrolman Christopher M. Dunn.
Left by EMT-A Debra Patrick on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
I was surprised to find this and I am so proud the Jefferson County Police Dept has placed this on here I was the dispatcher with EMS that day this happened and I have never forgot this incident. I am so sorry that his family had to go through this. My prayers are still with you. Debra Patrick name the day it happen was Debra Pritchett. God Bless You alabamariver@aol.com