Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Turek was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute on Swinging Bridge Road. While on the scene a chase ensued and Patrolman Turek attempted to prevent the suspect from entering the house, where it was known the suspect had several weapons. The man then pulled out a concealed handgun and shot and killed Patrolman Turek and wounded another officer. The wounded officer was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Survivors
Patrolman Turek had been with the Blair Township Police Department for three years and is survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, and siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Turek gave the Blair Township Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Duncansville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Turek.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Ronald Jeffery Turek 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 PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ronald Jeffery Turek's cause is highlighted.
How Ronald Jeffery Turek Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ronald Jeffery Turek is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ronald Jeffery Turek was killed by handgun.
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