Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant John Domblisky and Sergeant Danny Tunney were killed when a vehicle crossed over the median and struck their vehicle head-on in the 11000 block of North Seventh Street. The driver of the other vehicle was under the influence of cocaine at the time of the incident. The driver was later found guilty of two counts of negligent homicide and served 7 years. Sergeant Domblisky had served with the Phoenix Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Domblisky gave the Phoenix Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Phoenix community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Domblisky.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
John Wayne Domblisky served in the U.S. Army (1967â1969) before joining law enforcement.
Sergeant John Wayne Domblisky 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 97,772 officers honored here.
In AZ, 204 of 330 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 61.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Phoenix Police Department, 28 of 47 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Wayne Domblisky's cause is highlighted.
How John Wayne Domblisky Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Wayne Domblisky is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Wayne Domblisky was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
Military Service
John Wayne Domblisky served in the U.S. Army (1967–1969) before joining law enforcement.
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