Trooper Robert G. Dunning
New York State Police
New York
End of Watch: Sunday, June 14, 1987

Biographical Info
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, June 14, 1987
Weapon Used: Rifle; AR-15
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Trooper Dunning was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a man with a gun call. The suspect shot both officers with an AR-15 rifle, killing Trooper Dunning and wounding his partner in the leg. The suspect then committed suicide.

Trooper Dunning had served with the agency for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.