Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant David Kinterknecht was shot and killed after responding to a domestic violence call.
The sergeant, along with officers from the Montrose Police Department and deputies from the Montrose County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to a home in the 16900 block of 64.50 Road, at 8:30 p.m., after a report of domestic violence. As the complainant was speaking to the officers, the suspect opened fire with a shotgun from a garage adjacent to the house. Sergeant Kinterknecht was struck in the chest in a location not protected by his vest.
Two other officers were also shot and wounded. The suspect then committed suicide.
Sergeant Kinterknecht had served with the Montrose Police Department for ten years. He had previously served with the Telluride Marshal's Office, San Miguel County Sheriff's Office, and Montrose County Sheriff's Office.
In November 2018, the Montrose Post Office was renamed Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office.
Sergeant Kinterknecht had served with the Montrose Police Department for ten years. He had previously served with the Telluride Marshal's Office, San Miguel County Sheriff's Office, and Montrose County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, three stepsons, and sister.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Kinterknecht gave the Montrose Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Montrose community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Kinterknecht.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant David Joseph Kinterknecht is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 officers honored here.
In CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 65.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Montrose Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Joseph Kinterknecht's cause is highlighted.
How David Joseph Kinterknecht Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Joseph Kinterknecht is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Joseph Kinterknecht was killed by shotgun.
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