Paul Joseph Durkin

Death by Force

Paul Joseph Durkin, a 34-year-old male police officer with the Youngstown Police Department, was tragically shot and killed on September 22, 1987. Patrolman Durkin was killed in the line of duty after stopping a man on suspicion of petty theft. The suspect, who was later apprehended the same day, shot Durkin through the window of his patrol car with a .22 caliber handgun before Durkin could exit his vehicle. The stolen items, including a car stereo, speakers, and clothes, were found next to Durk ...Read More

Patrolman Paul Joseph Durkin, Youngstown Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Paul Joseph Durkin | Youngstown Police Department, Ohio

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