An off-duty Florence police officer died late Friday night after being shot by four Boone County Sheriff's Office deputies during a domestic violence call in Florence, Kentucky, according to the Kentucky State Police.
Deputies responded around 9 p. m.
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to a domestic violence situation involving gunfire at a cul-de-sac in the 8600 block of Lely Court, off Thunder Ridge Drive.
Upon arrival, authorities encountered 37-year-old Dustin Zink, an off-duty Florence K9 officer, who was armed and threatening to harm himself and others.
Investigators reported that deputies attempted to negotiate with Zink before he fired his weapon multiple times, prompting four deputies to return fire.
Local resident Rey Reyna and his family hid inside their garage during the gunfire, which disrupted a neighborhood gathering.
His doorbell camera captured portions of the incident as dozens of families sought shelter.
"So, we were just sitting here, getting ready to light up some fireworks.
My kids came out, my wife came out of the house, and they were wondering who was shooting gunshots," said Reyna.
The responding deputies immediately administered medical assistance to Zink until emergency services arrived.
Zink was transported to St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood Hospital, where he was pronounced dead just before midnight.
Neighbors later observed a vehicle in the driveway damaged by gunfire, alongside Zink's assigned police vehicle.
Another neighbor noted that Zink had recently discussed his upcoming days off without indicating any underlying issues.
