Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Dillon Vakoff was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance in the 6700 block of W. 51st Avenue at about 1:40 am.
He and another officer were attempting to break up a fight between the family members when one of the involved men opened fire, wounding a woman who was also involved in the disturbance. The subject then exchanged shots with Officer Vakoff and the other officer. Officer Vakoff was mortally wounded before the subject was also shot.
Officer Vakoff was transported to Lutheran Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The subject was convicted of first-degree murder of a peace officer and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Officer Vakoff was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Arvada Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother and girlfriend.
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- 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.
Police Officer Vakoff gave the Arvada Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Arvada community. Thank you 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
Dillon Micheal Vakoff served in the Air Force (2013â2019) before joining law enforcement.
Police Officer Dillon Micheal Vakoff 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 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 11.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Arvada Police Department, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Dillon Micheal Vakoff's cause is highlighted.
How Dillon Micheal Vakoff Compares
Offender Outcome
Life without parole
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Dillon Micheal Vakoff is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Dillon Micheal Vakoff was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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