Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33
Tour: 8 years
Badge # 2057
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 1/6/2005
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Sentenced to Death
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Officer Bryan Hurst was shot and killed during the robbery of a bank on East Broad Street.
Officer Hurst was working special duty inside the bank when a man entered, announced a robbery, and then immediately opened fire on him. One of the rounds struck Officer Hurst in the upper chest area, just above his vest.
Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Hurst was able to return fire and wound the suspect in the chest. The wound prevented the suspect from obtaining any money or injuring anyone else. The suspect fled but was apprehended three days later. He was charged with three counts of bank robbery and for Officer Hurst's murder. He was convicted of murdering Officer Hurst during the robbery of the bank. The jury found he knowingly and with intent shot and killed Officer Hurst and recommended the death sentence.
Officer Hurst had served with the Columbus Division of Police for 8 years. He is survived by his wife and 6-month-old daughter.
