Police Officer George R. Kempen
Nassau County Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Sunday, November 14, 1976

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 1312

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Sunday, November 14, 1976
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Kempen was accidentally shot and killed by another officer following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle on the Southern State Parkway. When Officer Kempen arrived a Long Island State Parkway Police patrolman was struggling with a suspect. The officer's weapon discharged during the struggle and the round struck Officer Kempen.

Officer Kempen had served with the agency for 15 years.