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Off-Duty Officer’s Tragic Standoff | Cincinnati News
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An off-duty Florence police officer, Dustin Zink, fatally shot himself during a terrifying standoff with authorities after opening fire on his wife’s SUV — allegedly while intoxicated. Despite being a decorated K9 officer with nine years of service and no prior domestic violence reports, Zink’s actions shocked the community. Police negotiated with him as he held a gun to his head and drank beer, while his family hid with their children nearby. Boone County deputies eventually shot and killed Zink, who died from injuries to his arm and abdomen — no officers were harmed. Kentucky State Police now lead the investigation, and Florence PD honored Zink’s legacy, reminding everyone that one moment shouldn’t define a life.
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