Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Scott Lunger was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of Myrtle and Lyon Streets at approximately 3:15 am.
Sergeant Lunger observed a vehicle being operated erratically. He conducted a vehicle stop with the assistance of a second unit. As Sergeant Lunger and the officer approached the vehicle, an occupant opened fire, killing the Sergeant. The other officer on the scene returned fire as the vehicle fled. The subject's vehicle was found abandoned a short time later. The wounded subject was located and taken into custody.
On May 14th, 2022, the suspect was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison.
Sergeant Lunger had served with the Hayward Police Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his two daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Lunger gave the Hayward Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hayward community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Lunger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Scott Paul Lunger 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Hayward Police Dept., 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Scott Paul Lunger's cause is highlighted.
How Scott Paul Lunger Compares
Offender Outcome
50 years to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Scott Paul Lunger is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Scott Paul Lunger was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Hayward Police Dept. are honored on badge.nw.
