October 29, 2025
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Farmington officer Pete Zajac dies by suicide

The Farmington Police Department said Wednesday that Officer Pete Zajac, 41, a 15-year veteran who served as a school resource officer for the past two years, died by suicide late Tuesday in Farmington (Dakota County). Zajac is survived by his wife and three children; the department thanked the community for support and shared 988 and CopLine resources for those in crisis.

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📌 Key Facts

  • Officer: Pete Zajac, age 41, Farmington Police Department
  • Service: 15 years with the department; past 2 years as a school resource officer
  • Death: Died by suicide late Tuesday; announcement posted Oct. 29, 2025
  • Survivors: Married with three children
  • Resources shared: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; CopLine 800-COPLINE

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Farmington mourning police officer who died at 41
Twin Cities by Mara H. Gottfried October 29, 2025