Roll of Honor
Incident
Captain Bohanna and Police Surgeon Frank Dulin were shot and killed after responding to a report of a shooting at a residence. The suspect in the shooting had murdered his neighbors after a land dispute spanning several years. As the officers arrived the suspect opened fire, striking both officers. Dozens of officers responded and surrounded the house. After firing several hundred rounds into the home the officers entered it and found the supsect's body. Police Surgeon Dulin succumbed to his injuries two days after being shot and Captain Bohanna succumbed to his injuries three days after the incident.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Bohanna served with the Denver Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Denver community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Bohanna.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Captain William Bohanna 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 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 Denver Police Department, 55 of 74 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 74.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Bohanna's cause is highlighted.
How William Bohanna Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Bohanna is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Bohanna was killed by shotgun.
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