Police Officer Bryan Scott Hurst, Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

Police Officer Bryan Scott Hurst

Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, January 6, 2005

Bryan Scott Hurst

Police Officer Bryan Hurst was shot and killed during the robbery of a bank on East Broad Street.

Officer Hurst was working special duty inside the bank when a man entered, announced a robbery, and then immediately opened fire on him. One of the rounds struck Officer Hurst in the upper chest area, just above his vest.

Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Hurst was able to return fire and wound the suspect in the chest. The wound prevented the suspect from obtaining any money or injuring anyone else.

The suspect fled but was apprehended three days later. He was charged with murder and three counts of bank robbery. He was convicted of murdering Officer Hurst and was subsequently sentenced to death.

Officer Hurst was a U.S Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Columbus Division of Police for eight years. He is survived by his wife and 6-month-old daughter.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 8 years
Badge 2057
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to Death

bank robbery

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Supporting the procession through Westerville brought back so many memories of the day you saved my life. I know you are with the two police officers in a heavenly place. I will never ever stop thinking about what you did for us! I wish we had a different outcome. I pray that these people understand that we need the police and they are great people.
Praying for all of your brothers and sisters in blue this week!

#MyheroBryantHURST

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February 14, 2018