Christopher M. Dunn
River City Fraternal Order of Police Remembers Jefferson County Police Officer H.C Conner
Date of Death
River City Fraternal Order of Police Remembers Jefferson County Police Officer H.C Conner
Thursday April 3, 1980
Rank:
Patrolman
Assignment:
Patrol - Adam District
Age:
27
Incident Date:
Thursday April 3, 1980
Incident Location:
Westport Road
Cause of Death:
Gunfire
Suspect Name:
Not Available
Weapon Involved:
Handgun (Revolver)
Case Status:
Closed - Suspect Convicted

Officer Dunn was shot and killed after he and another officer took a man into custody.

A female companion of the man took a revolver from the man's truck and opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Dunn.

Patrolman Dunn was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Patrolman Dunn was survived by his wife.