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Arthur Dunn

Case from Sacramento, CA dated Jul 09, 1977

Victim Details

Arthur Edward Dunn

Male

White / Caucasian

Sacramento

CA

1977-07-09

43

Arthur

Dunn

07/23/2026

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Arthur Edward Dunn, a 43-year-old officer with the California Highway Patrol, tragically lost his life on July 9, 1977. On that fateful day, Officer Dunn had arrested a suspect for drunk driving and was transporting him to jail. During the transport, the suspect, who had managed to conceal a small-caliber handgun, shot Officer Dunn from behind. The incident occurred around midnight on California State Highway 89 near the Dana cut-off in Shasta County. After being shot, Officer Dunn's patrol car ...
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  • California Highway Patrol - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
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