Patrolman Daniel Henry Bruns, Dayton Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Daniel Henry Bruns

Dayton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, July 1, 1973

Daniel Henry Bruns

Patrolman Daniel Bruns was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight while off duty.

He was entering a bar that his friend owned at 522 Xenia Avenue at the same that his friend was attempting to throw out two men who were fighting. When Patrolman Bruns walked in the friend identified him as a police officer and asked him to escort the men out. As he did so one of the men pulled out a gun and shot him.

The subject was arrested and sentenced to life.

Patrolman Bruns had served with the Dayton Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 23 years
Badge 414

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

off duty

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Daniel Henry Bruns of the Dayton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 58 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 2, 2018