Officer Donald G. Luning, Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

Officer Donald G. Luning

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Tuesday, September 14, 1982

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Donald G. Luning

Officer Donald Luning was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of a man who fled from a stolen vehicle.

Officer Luning and his partner were working a tactical detail when they spotted the vehicle occupied by a male and a female on Jay Street, NE. When the man fled the vehicle Officer Luning pursued him into an apartment building at 3712 Hayes Street, NE, and a struggle ensued. The suspect gained control of Officer Luning's weapon and shot him after pinning him to the ground.

The man was arrested several hours later after barricading himself in his apartment inside the building. He was convicted of Officer Luning's murder and sent to prison.

Officer Luning had served with the agency for 11 years and was assigned to the 6th District. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 11 years
Badge 661

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Convicted

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Officer Luning, I met your sister for the first time today (7/07/2021). As she cut my hair she told me about your heroic act, and details which altered your day leading to your ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service, you were an incredibly brave and dedicated officer. R.I. P.

Jay Kaufman (citizen)

July 7, 2021