Utah Highway Patrol, Utah
End of Watch Wednesday, June 16, 1993
Add to My HeroesDennis Lavelle Lund
Trooper Dennis Lund was shot and killed during a high speed pursuit on I-70. He was shot in the face as he attempted to pass the suspect to warn cars in front of the chase. Both suspects were immediately taken into custody.
One suspect was a juvenile, charged as an adult, and found guilty of aggravated murder. The second subject was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Both have been paroled.
Trooper Lund had served with the agency for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 7 years
- Badge UHP 316
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Paroled
Most Recent Reflection
View all 64 ReflectionsDee,
It has been awhile. Your sweetheart Brenda passed on in the spring. Mom passed away in June Dad left us yesterday. What a reunion. Time has gone by so fast. Give everybody there a hug for me.
Clark L Lund
Idaho Falls Police (RET Utah Highway Patrol)
September 11, 2021
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