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Trooper Dennis Lavelle Lund | Utah Highway Patrol, Utah
Utah Highway Patrol, Utah

Trooper

Dennis Lavelle Lund

Utah Highway Patrol, Utah

End of Watch: Wednesday, June 16, 1993

Biographical Info

Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: UHP 316

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 16, 1993
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Paroled

Trooper Dennis Lund was shot and killed during a high-speed pursuit on I-70. He was shot in the face as he attempted to pass the suspect to warn cars in front of the chase. Both suspects were immediately taken into custody.

One suspect was a juvenile, charged as an adult, and found guilty of aggravated murder. The second subject was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Both have been paroled.

Trooper Lund had served with the Utah Highway Patrol for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and two children. His brother also served with the Utah Highway Patrol.