Roll of Honor
Ronald Eugene Zimin
Incident
Village Public Safety Officer Ronald Zimin was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call in South Naknek. Officer Zimin was ambushed by the suspect and shot in the chest with a 30-06 rifle as he exited the residence. The suspect was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to 50 years in prison, where he later died. Officer Zimin was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and had served as a Village Public Safety Officer for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four children, mother, siblings, and grandmother.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Village Public Safety Officer Zimin gave the Alaska State Troopers 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Alaska, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Ronald Eugene Zimin served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Village Public Safety Officer Ronald Eugene Zimin is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In AK, 35 of 50 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70% of this state's fallen. That is 15.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Alaska State Troopers - Village Public Safety Officers, 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. Ronald Eugene Zimin's cause is highlighted.
How Ronald Eugene Zimin Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 50 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ronald Eugene Zimin is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ronald Eugene Zimin was killed by rifle; .30-.06.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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