Special Agent Bernard J. Kelly
Missouri Pacific Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police
End of Watch: Friday, March 11, 1932
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 56
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available

Special Agent Bernard Kelly was shot and killed near Salem, Nebraska, while attempting to stop a suspect's vehicle. Agent Kelly, along with two other officers, observed a vehicle pulling out of a dead end where telephone wire had been reported stolen. As the officers pulled up along side the suspect's car the occupants opened fire striking Agent Kelly.

The suspect plead guilty to second degree murder to avoid receiving the death penalty.

Special Agent Kelly had served with the agency for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.