Special Agent Keith Connelly
United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 6, 1989

Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 6, 1989
Incident Location: California
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Pled guilty

Agent Connelly was shot and killed during an undercover investigation in Fresno, California. He and his partner were posing as employers offering cash for illegal immigrants. As they attempted to make an arrest in a convenience store parking lot the suspects opened fire, wounding both agents. Agent Connelly later succumbed to his wound.

The suspected shooter pled guilty to murdering Agent Connelly and was sent to prison. He is eligible for release in 2013.

Agent Connelly had served with the Border Patrol for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.