Officer John David Dryer, 46, was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 70 near East Beau Street in East Washington, Pennsylvania, on December 18, 2011. Dryer and another officer had pulled over a vehicle when the suspect exited his car and opened fire, striking Dryer in the head. He was taken to Washington Hospital and pronounced dead at about 1:00 am the next morning.

The suspect fled but later barricaded himself in his Webster, Pennsylvania, home. After several hours he exited and opened fire on responding officers and was shot and killed. Officer Dryer had been a part-time officer with East Washington Borough Police Department for 16 months and had served a total of 16 years in law enforcement. He also held a Doctor of Veterinary Science degree from The Ohio State University and owned Chestnut Veterinary Clinic in Washington. He is survived by his son and his parents.

The investigation ended with the suspect’s death and no further arrests were made. If anyone knew Officer Dryer or has information about the stop that night, please share what you remember.