Police officer Bryan Hurst died after being shot during an apparent bank robbery. The shooting took place at about 10:45 a.m. at Fifth-Third Bank, located at the 6200 block of East Broad Street, near
McNaughten Road. Columbus police said Officer  was working special duty inside the bank when a man in a ski mask tried to rob it. Columbus police said the robber used a "takeover" style of holdup and purposely got into a shootout with the officer. The man shot Hurst, 33, with a chrome, semiautomatic firearm. Hurst might have returned fire and hit the robber. "The officer, through his actions, saved the lives of many people inside the bank by returning gunfire and preventing anyone else from inside the bank from being injured," Hurst, an eight-year veteran, was transported to Grant Medical Center, where he died. The robber then fled the bank on foot and went south on McNaughten Road. Officers are searching the area, especially the McNaughten Commons apartments. The robber was described as black, in his 20s, and 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall. He was wearing an oversized dark jacket with one red sleeve. He is
considered to be armed and dangerous.

      

UPDATE: 01-08-05

Columbus police identified a suspect in the shooting death of Officer Bryan Hurst at an East Broad Street bank. Police said Daryl Martez Lawrence, 29, walked into the Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., seeking treatment for a gunshot wound and later fled when a police officer was checking out Lawrence's claim that he was the victim of a robbery.

Agency Information:
Columbus Division of Police
120 Marconi Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-645-4545

 


To all of those who knew Office Brian Hurst,
I pray for you and your family for what you are going through. I have found a poem that I like and though maybe you would like it too.
look it up on Google hit in (poem the final inspection)

Well I Present my arm to salute Officer Brian Hurst in order to Honor him.
RIP MY BROTHER

Continued part A1

Jordan Hickle
Civil Air Patrol aka U.S Air force Auxiliary Reynoldsburg, Ohio  www.cap.gov
marineboy09538@yahoo.com

Date: 06/01/2005
Time: 10:48 PM


Dear Hurst Family - Friends: My sincere condolences to you all. Office Bryan Hurst was a brave man. Reflect on all of your memories and keep them close to your heart. I was engaged to Sheriff Deputy Joshua Blyler, who was killed in a car accident 5/2/04. I know that every day is difficult, and there are no words to make things better. Just remember all the beautiful times you shared and know that you are not alone. You all are in my thoughts.

Kelly Gillain, FL
Special Someone to Josh Blyler, SJSO, 5/2/04
KellyLynn013@hotmail.com

Date: 01/30/2005
Time: 07:00 PM


My condolences to you Mrs. Hurst, and your beautiful baby girl. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace, and healing from this terrible tragedy. Just please keep your chin up, and remember you are not alone. :) God bless!

Julie Wills, OH
jwills@columbus.rr.com

Date: 01/11/2005
Time: 03:40 PM


My heart bleeds for those whose lives were touch by Officer Bryan Hurst. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the Columbus Police Dept.

supporter of the law enforcement family
Joy Moses, WA

Date: 01/09/2005
Time: 01:24 AM


My Condolences to the Family Of Officer Hurst and to the Columbus PD God Speed Brother

Cincinnati Children's Hospital PS, OH
Joe Wilder, Hospital Security Officer
deputy1978@hotmail.com

Date: 01/07/2005
Time: 06:04 AM


My condolences to the family of Officer Hurst and The Columbus Police Department. Keep the faith and trust in God at this time of need. May God Bless you all.

Cleveland Metrohealth Medical Center Police Dept., OH
Police Officer, Ptl. Scott L. Dillon
Email: MHP242@AOL.COM

Date: 01/06/2005
Time: 04:32 PM


Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth

Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu


Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer's Department family and friends. May they all find peace in their hearts soon.

From all the Staff at Police Special Inc.