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Off-Duty Officer Killed in Kentucky Standoff | Lexington News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Friday night in Boone County, Kentucky, when off-duty K-9 officer Dustin Zink was fatally shot by deputies during a domestic violence call gone awry. Armed and allegedly threatening himself and others, Zink resisted negotiations, leading to a deadly standoff. Four deputies fired in response, hitting Zink, who later died in the hospital. A decorated officer since 2017, Zink’s death has left the community in mourning, with his department honoring his service and urging the public not to let one moment define him. Kentucky State Police are now investigating the…
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