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Incident
Sergeant David Kinterknecht was shot and killed after responding to a domestic violence call.
The sergeant, along with officers from the Montrose Police Department and deputies from the Montrose County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to a home in the 16900 block of 64.50 Road, at 8:30 p.m., after a report of domestic violence. As the complainant was speaking to the officers, the suspect opened fire with a shotgun from a garage adjacent to the house. Sergeant Kinterknecht was struck in the chest in a location not protected by his vest.
Two other officers were also shot and wounded. The suspect then committed suicide.
Sergeant Kinterknecht had served with the Montrose Police Department for ten years. He had previously served with the Telluride Marshal's Office, San Miguel County Sheriff's Office, and Montrose County Sheriff's Office.
In November 2018, the Montrose Post Office was renamed Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office.
Sergeant Kinterknecht had served with the Montrose Police Department for ten years. He had previously served with the Telluride Marshal's Office, San Miguel County Sheriff's Office, and Montrose County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, three stepsons, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Kinterknecht gave the Montrose Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Montrose community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Kinterknecht.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Montrose Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
David is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
David is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2009, 1 officer in CO was killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 2009, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2009, 63 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
David was 41. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39. David had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
David was 41. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. David had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 41. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. David had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Saturdays: 13.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Montrose Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 4.7% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Montrose Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-W
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