Jefferson County Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, April 3, 1980
Add to My HeroesChristopher M. Dunn
Patrolman Dunn was shot and killed after he and another officer took a man into custody outside a Lyndon Food Mart grocery store at 813 Lyndon Lane in Louisville.
A 15-year-old female companion of the man took a revolver from the man's truck and opened fire, shooting Patrolman Dunn in the back around 11:30 a.m. and fatally wounding him. Patrolman Dunn was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The shooter pled guilty to murder and was sentenced to life in prison. The other subject, age 23, was convicted of murder as an accomplice.
Patrolman Dunn had served with the Jefferson County Police Department for two years and was a police officer in Anchorage for two years prior. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsApril 3, 2024
Love of my life, it's been 24 years since you left this world and still, I think of you often. I always will.
I miss you with all my heart.
All my love,
Your loving wife
Linda Powell Dunn
Wife
August 19, 2024
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