Police Officer Todd Bahr
Fredericksburg Police Department
Virginia
End of Watch: Friday, June 6, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 337

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, June 6, 2008
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Officer Todd Bahr was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 11:05 pm. He and several officers were on foot searching for the male subject when he was shot.

Nearby officers heard the shots and located the suspect, who then opened fire on them. The officers returned fire, wounding the suspect. The man then shot and killed himself before officers were able to take him into custody.

Officer Bahr's body was located approximately 15 minutes later.

Officer Bahr had served with the Fredericksburg Police Department for 2 years and had previously served as an auxiliary officer. Officer Bahr is survived by his wife, parents, and a sister.