Whittier Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, February 20, 2017
Add to My HeroesKeith Wayne Boyer
Police Officer Keith Boyer was shot and killed as he and another officer investigated an accident near the intersection of Colima Road and Mar Vista Street.
Unbeknownst to the officers, the vehicle that caused the crash was stolen and being driven by a gang member who had just been paroled. The parolee had just committed another murder hours earlier. As Officer Boyer attempted to conduct a pat down on the subject, the man suddenly pulled a handgun from his waistband and opened fire. Officer Boyer was killed and a second officer was wounded. Despite the wounds, the officers returned fire and wounded the subject.
Officer Boyer was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Officer Boyer had served with the Whittier Police Department for 27 years and was preparing to retire. He is survived by three adult children, mother, and stepfather.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 27 years
- Badge 249
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and wounded
Most Recent Reflection
View all 264 ReflectionsKeith. You are my childhood friend, my brother, my buddy. I was living in Abu Dhabi when you were so brutally taken. Though I was a half world away, our friends alerted me to your senseless murder before you even arrived in the ER. PLEASE FORGIVE [email protected]#k that bastard..may he rot in hell for eternity. He took my brother from me. When I was notified, I remember how we just spoke 3 days earlier when you told me we would have breakfast together one day at Scotty's. Im still waiting for you brah...chicken fried steak with biscuits and gravy. I love you brah..
EOW 02/20/17
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