Bio & Incident Details
Age: 31
Tour: 11 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 9/14/1982
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Convicted
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Officer Luning was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of a man who fled from a stolen vehicle. Officer Luning and his partner were working a tactical detail when they spotted the vehicle occupied by a male and a female. When the man fled the vehicle Officer Luning pursued him and a struggle ensued. The suspect gained control of Officer Luning's weapon and shot him after pinning him to the ground.
The suspect was convicted of Officer Luning's murder and sent to prison. He was denied parole in 2004.
Officer Luning had served with the agency for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
