North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, January 9, 2001
Add to My HeroesJohn Henry Duncan, Jr.
Trooper John Duncan was killed in an automobile accident on Turnbull Road while assisting another trooper in a vehicle pursuit.
The other trooper had made a traffic stop and had asked the driver of the vehicle for permission to search it. Trooper Duncan arrived on the scene to assist when the suspect began struggling with the troopers. The suspect was able to return to his vehicle and drive away, with both troopers following.
During the pursuit, Trooper Duncan lost control of his patrol car, crossed the center lane, and struck a group of trees. On impact the patrol car caught fire and exploded. The suspect was arrested and charged with several traffic and criminal charges in connection with the incident. On July 18th, 2002, the suspect pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 29 months in prison. He was paroled September 26th, 2003. In May 2016 the man was shot and killed in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Trooper Duncan was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for two years. He was assigned to Trooper B in Cumberland County. He is survived by his wife and three young children.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 2 years
- Badge B-157
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Sentenced to 29 months
Most Recent Reflection
View all 73 ReflectionsIt has been 20 years since you left this earth, but somehow I feel you continue to watch over us.
You were a good man and will never be forgotten. God bless you John!
Creeper
NCSHP 99th Basic
January 10, 2021
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