Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # 3429
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)
Incident Date: 10/4/1986
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Arrested
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Officer Jay Brunkella was shot and killed during a narcotics arrest.
Officer Brunkella and fellow narcotics officers were stationed at a grammar school. As Officer Brunkella and another officer approached a suspected drug dealer, a struggle took place. During the altercation, a shot went off and Officer Brunkella was mortally wounded by his partner.
