Trooper Kenneth B. Knapp
New York State Police
New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 17, 1945

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, July 17, 1945
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 16 gauge
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Trooper Knapp was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call in the Hamlet of Colchester. The wife of the suspect informed him that she had been locked out of the house. Trooper Knapp looked through a window and observed the male on the floor next to a shotgun. Thinking the man had committed suicide Trooper Knapp entered the residence. The suspect then shot him with the 16 gauge shotgun. The man committed suicide during the ensuing standoff.

Trooper Knapp had been with the agency for 14 years.