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- Apr. 05, 1974 -
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Riviera Beach Police Department Agency Patch
Resided: FL, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Apr. 05, 1974
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 32 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Riviera Beach Police Dept.
FL   USA
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
On The Job: 1 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: FL   USA   Fri. Apr. 05, 1974
Summary: Officer Runck was shot and killed with his own weapon after responding to a domestic disturbance call. Upon arrival he was told by a female victim that that the man had threatened to murder her. Officer Runck ordered the man to go home but he refused. As it began to rain Officer Runck stepped into the house and told the man not to enter it. The suspect continued to disobey the orders and was then advised that he was under arrest. Officer Runck took him by the arm and began to lead him towards the police car when a struggle ensued and Officer Runck hit the suspect with his baton. Both men fell to the ground and the suspect gained control of Officer Runck's .357 caliber revolver and pointed it at his chest. Officer Runck shouted "Don't shoot, don't shoot" but the suspect shot him four times and then started yelling "I done shot the law." The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to 55 years in prison but was later murdered while incarcerated. Officer Runck had been with the agency for 15 months.

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