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Incident
Police Officer Andy Dunn was shot and killed while attempting to question a suspect.
Officer Andrew Dunn was patrolling near Tyler Street and Hayes Avenue when he saw a suspect riding his bike in the street with no lights. Officer Dunn tried to speak to the suspect, but the suspect evaded the officer and kept riding. Officer Dunn then turned on his overhead lights and pulled the suspect over.
As Officer Dunn exited the cruiser, he noticed that the suspect had his hand in his pocket and asked him to show his hands. At that point the suspect opened fire and Officer Dunn was hit with five rounds. Though critically wounded, Officer Dunn managed to raise his gun and return fire, emptying 12 rounds from his .40-caliber Glock service pistol at the suspect, who ran away, but was struck twice in the arm.
Back up officers arrived at the scene soon after the shooting and paramedics transported Officer Dunn to the hospital where he passed away.
The subject was apprehended nearby. In August 2012 he was convicted of Officer Dunn's murder and sentenced to life in prison, with no chance of parole or judicial release.
Officer Dunn had served with the Sandusky Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, parents, two sisters, step-mother, and two step-siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Dunn gave the Sandusky Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sandusky community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Dunn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Sandusky Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Andrew is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2011, 4 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 47th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 2011, 88 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2011, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Andrew was 30. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Andrew had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Andrew was 30. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Andrew had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andrew was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Andrew had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 17%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Sandusky Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.7% of these deaths.
His people
Sandusky Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Andrew among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 12-W
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