March, Vigil Held For Man Killed By East Police

On August 8th, officers responded to reports a man had a gun at the Knights End on Ringgold Road.

Dunn fled the scene in a stolen silver Mercedes.

When officers tried to stop him they say he repeatedly rammed into their cars.

They opened fire.

Dunn was pronounced dead a short time later.

The City of East Ridge extends condolences to the family of Richard Dunn in their loss. However, Mr. Dunn chose to use a stolen vehicle as a deadly weapon against police officers in order to avoid capture for his crimes. We stand behind the actions of our officers in protecting both their own lives and the lives of innocent citizens.