Golden Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Add to My HeroesEvan Dunn
Police Officer Evan Dunn was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating a crash scene on Highway 58 at 5:00 p.m.
Officer Dunn and his partner were outside their patrol cars when a vehicle approached the scene and struck them. They were both trapped underneath the car from the original crash. Officer Dunn died at the scene. The other officer is in critical condition. The drivers from the initial crash were also injured from the impact.
The suspect was apprehended and refused a blood and breathalyzer test.
Officer Dunn is a United States Army and Army National Guard veteran and served with the Golden Police Department for four months. He is survived by his wife, parents, and two siblings.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 4 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender In custody
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsRest In Peace Police Officer Evan Dunn! Thank you for your 4 months of service with the Golden Police Department in Colorado, and also for your service with the United States Army and for being an Army National Guard Veteran. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Wife, your Parents,your two siblings and your Friends during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers also go out to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)
Eddie & Kelly King
November 7, 2024
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