U.S. Navy · United States 
Ronald Zimin
1986
Ronald Eugene Zimin served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Village Public Safety Officer Ronald Zimin was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call in South Naknek. Officer Zimin was ambushed by the suspect and shot in the chest with a 30-06 rifle as he exited the residence. The suspect was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to 50 years in prison, where he later died. Officer Zimin was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and had served as a Village Public Safety Officer for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four children, mother, siblings, and grandmother.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Alaska State Troopers - Village Public Safety Officers
Village Public Safety Officer
In Our Keeping
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