Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii
End of Watch: Monday, June 15, 1987
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 15, 1987
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Officer David Ronk was shot and killed while attempting to serve a temporary protective order at a home at 87-636 Farrington Highway.
He located the man hiding inside of a closet in the home. A struggle ensued during which the man was gained control of Officer Ronk's service weapon and fatally shot him. The 19-year-old man was apprehended and sentenced to life without parole.
Officer Ronk was survived by his wife.