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U.S. Air Force · United States 
Dillon Vakoff
2022
Dillon Micheal Vakoff served the U.S. Air Force for 6 years. Dillon also served in the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
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.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
2013 – 2019
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Arvada Police Department
Police Officer
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