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- Dec. 03, 1966 -
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Grand Rapids Police Department Agency Patch
Resided: MI, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Dec. 03, 1966
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 35 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Grand Rapids Police Dept.
MI   USA
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Sergeant
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: MI   USA   Sat. Dec. 03, 1966
Summary: Sergeant Van Tuinen was shot and killed while he and other officers attempted to arrest a man wanted for a shooting at a local bar. After negotiations failed Sergeant Van Tuinen was about to enter the residence when the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, fatally wounding Sergeant Van Tuinen. The suspect was shot by other officers as he attempted to flee out of the rear of the house.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on June 9, 1967. He died in prison on July 30, 1988.

Sergeant Van Tuinen was survived by his wife and six children. His brother and brother-in-law were Grand Rapids police officers.

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