Dillon Micheal Vakoff served in the U.S. Air Force for 5 years and 11 months. Dillon served during the years of the War in Afghanistan, the Global War on Terrorism, the Iraq / Syria and the Syria.
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.
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In tribute
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
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