Police Officer Bret Nathan Sunner

Police Officer Bret Nathan Sunner

Cedar Rapids Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Friday, June 8, 1984

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Bret Nathan Sunner

Officer Bret Sunner was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.

His 45-year-old killer was sentenced to life imprisonment. He died in prison on January 4, 2015.

Officer Sunner had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his parents and two sisters.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge 380

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
  • Offender Died in prison

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I grew up across the street in Clear Lake from Bret's mom and dad. They were Gordon and Bonnie Sunner, with a golden retriever named Bo. Though I never knew Bret because I turned 4 years old on the day that his life was unfairly taken away, I knew of his story. We must find comfort knowing that his mom , dad, and Bo are with him now. Though he was taken from this earth at a young age under difficult and unfair circumstances, we should find comfort knowing they are together forever. God rest you and find peace!

Non military, or LE.
Neighbors of parents

May 15, 2022

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