Miami Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Sunday, June 5, 1988
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 5, 1988
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman B.J. Tunnell was shot and killed while serving a felony warrant with another officer at the Elms Motel in Miami.
During a struggle between both officers and the subject, the man grabbed the other officer's weapon and shot Patrolman Tunnell. The suspect fled the room. The other officer took Patrolman Tunnell's weapon, was able to return fire, and fatally wound the suspect.
Patrolman Tunnell was transported to Francis Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Patrolman Tunnell had served with the Miami Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife, his parents, and six brothers.