Police Officer Michael J. Dunman, Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah

Police Officer Michael J. Dunman

Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah

End of Watch Monday, July 17, 2000

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Michael J. Dunman

Officer Michael Dunman was killed after his bicycle was struck by an automobile.

Officer Dunman was on bicycle patrol in downtown Salt Lake City. A car veered across three lanes of traffic, hopped a curb, and struck him from behind. He suffered severe head injuries in the accident and died shortly after being transported to a local hospital.

The driver of the vehicle, an illegal immigrant, was arrested and charged with negligent homicide. He later jumped bail and fled to Mexico.

Officer Dunman had served with the Salt Lake City Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife, and three young daughters.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Bicycle accident

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Officer Dunman,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Salt Lake City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 18, 2025