Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Evan Dunn was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating a crash scene on Highway 58 at 5:00 p.m.
Officer Dunn and his partner were outside their patrol cars when a vehicle approached the scene and struck them. They were both trapped underneath the car from the original crash. Officer Dunn died at the scene. The other officer is in critical condition. The drivers from the initial crash were also injured from the impact.
The suspect was apprehended, refused a blood and breathalyzer test, but had a blood alcohol level of twice the legal limit when he was tested three hours later. He initially pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide and driving under the influence. In 2025, he pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and vehicular assault, dismissing a felony and two misdemeanors as part of his plea deal. He was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Officer Dunn is a United States Army and Army National Guard veteran and served with the Golden Police Department for four months.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, and two siblings.
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- April 2, 2026
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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 Dunn served with the Golden Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Golden 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
Evan Dunn served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Police Officer Evan Dunn 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Evan Dunn's cause is highlighted.
How Evan Dunn Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 13 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Evan Dunn is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Evan Dunn was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.