Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Add to My HeroesDavid Kedra
Trooper David Kedra was accidentally shot and killed while participating in a training exercise at the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Complex, in Plymouth Township, at approximately 4:45 pm.
During the exercise a live round was discharged and struck Trooper Kedra in the chest. He was flown to Temple University Hospital where he succumbed to the injury.
Trooper Kedra had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for just over two years.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 2 years, 3 months
- Badge 12115
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 158 ReflectionsJohn 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
September 12, 2018
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