18 Thursday Oct 2018
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Salt Lake City Police Department
Honoring Our Fallen
Killed in the Line of Duty
February 16, 1924
At 11:30 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 1924, Officers William N. Huntsman and Brigham H. Honey Jr. heard a shot fired outside the State Café, 46 W. Broadway, which was being robbed. Both officers pursued the suspect to this location and a gun battle ensued. Huntsman, 26, was killed immediately, while Honey, 34, died several hours later. They are buried near each other in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
10 Wednesday Oct 2018
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Joseph D. Adams Memorial Park
According to police, Adams stopped a suspected drunken driver at 2100 N. 1200 West just before 11 p.m. Friday. Adams reportedly ticketed the man for DUI and asked him to step out of his vehicle. In the process of being handcuffed, the man was somehow able to free one hand, grab a small handgun and begin shooting, Utah County Sheriff’s Sgt. Dennis Harris said.
A wounded Adams was still able to shoot the assailant numerous times before the man got into his car and drove away with Adams’ handcuffs dangling from one wrist.(*)
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10 Monday Sep 2018
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Officer Michael J. Dunman
Killed in the Line of Duty July 17, 2000
Dunman was on afternoon bike patrol at this location when a vehicle jumped the curb and struck him from behind. The 30-year-old officer suffered massive head injuries and died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Following an investigation, the suspect was charged with negligent homicide. An earlier drug charge was also reactivated. Regardless, he secured bail and subsequently fled the country.
Officer Dunman was married and the father of three children. He is buried in the Bountiful City Cemetery.
The memorial is located outside Piper Down, at 1492 S State Street in Salt Lake.
