Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Jack Dunaway was shot and killed as he and two other officers investigated three suspicious men sitting in a car. The three officers surrounded the car and asked what the men were doing. The three men inside opened fire, killing Policeman Dunaway. Two of the suspects were killed in the return gunfire.
Policeman Dunaway had served with the Miami Police Department for only 6 months and was survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Policeman Dunaway had served with the Miami Police Department for only 6 months and was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Merchant Policeman Dunaway served with the Miami Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Miami community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Merchant Policeman Dunaway.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Merchant Policeman L. O. Dunaway 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 OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 69.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Miami 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. L. O. Dunaway's cause is highlighted.
How L. O. Dunaway Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. L. O. Dunaway is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. L. O. Dunaway was killed by handgun.
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