Bio & Incident Details
Age: 40
Tour: 15 years
Badge # 2639
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 6/13/1980
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Sentenced to 25 years to life
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Police Officer Joseph Keegan was shot and killed with his own gun while attempting arrest a fare evader at the Columbus Circle subway station.
Officer Keegan was patrolling the Columbus Circle subway station when he observed a fare evader. When he attempted to arrest the suspect, a struggle ensued. The suspect gained control of Officer Keegan's handgun and shot him.
The suspect was arrested in Central Park later in the day during a massive manhunt. He was later convicted of 2nd Degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
Officer Keegan was assigned to Transit District 1 and had served with the New York City Transit Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his fiancée, daughter, mother, two brothers and two sisters.
