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Troopers: Off-duty Florence police officer shot, killed by Boone County deputies Logan MacDonald, Grace Hamilton ~3 minutes

FLORENCE, Ky. — An off-duty Florence police officer was shot and killed by Boone County Sheriff’s deputies Friday night in Florence, Kentucky State Police said.

Troopers said the Critical Incident Response Team was requested to investigate after a shooting Friday around 9 p.m.

Their investigation found that the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to “a domestic violence complaint involving shots fired.”

Troopers said the deputies encountered Dustin Zink, an off-duty Florence Police Department officer, at the scene. Zink was “displaying a weapon while threatening both self-harm and harm to others,” troopers said.

The deputies attempted to negotiate with Zink, but during those negotiations, he fired his gun multiple times, prompting four deputies to fire their weapons, striking Zink.

Zink was transported to St. Elizabeth HealthCare Edgewood Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, troopers said.

Troopers said their investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

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Troopers: Off-duty Florence police officer shot, killed by Boone County deputies

One day after Zink was shot and killed, the Florence Police Department released a statement:

"On behalf of the entire Florence Police Department, it is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Officer Dustin Zink. Although Dustin was off duty at the time of this tragic incident, his commitment to serving others extended far beyond the uniform. He dedicated his career to protecting our community with honor, integrity and compassion, leaving a lasting impact on the fellow officers and the citizens he served.

“While we cannot comment on the circumstances of this investigation, we believe one moment does not define a person. Today, our department is grieving alongside Officer Zink’s family, friends and loved ones. We ask our community to keep them, as well as the members of our department, in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.”