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John David Dryer

Case from East-washington, PA dated Dec 18, 2011

Victim Details

John David Dryer

Male

White / Caucasian

East-washington

PA

2011-12-18

46

John

David Dryer

07/13/2026

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John David Dryer, a 46-year-old male, was a dedicated police officer with the East Washington Borough Police Department in Pennsylvania. On December 18, 2011, Officer Dryer was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 70 near East Beau Street in East Washington. He and another officer had pulled over a vehicle when the suspect exited his car and opened fire, striking Officer Dryer in the head. Despite being rushed to Washington Hospital, he was pronounced dead at around 1:00 am t ...
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  • Police Officer John David Dryer - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Murdered East Washington Officer Lived Life Of Service - CBS News
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