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Investigator James Kenneth Kennedy | Knox County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee Knox County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

Investigator

James Kenneth Kennedy

Knox County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Tuesday, March 27, 1984

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/27/1984

Weapon: Handgun; 9 mm

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Investigator Kennedy was shot and killed as he and another deputy investigated a stolen car complaint at a hotel in Knoxville.

As Investigator Kennedy attempted to force the door open the suspect inside opened fire, striking him four times. Despite the wounds, Investigator Kennedy was able to force the door open, but the suspect was able to close it again, keeping the other officers outside. The suspect then intentionally shot Investigator Kennedy in an area not protected by his vest.

The suspect then committed suicide.

Investigator Kennedy was survived by his wife.

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To the family of Investigator kennedy. Please accept my apology for the inadvertent error in my last post when I used the word daughter. The sentence should just have said reflections from friends as you were survived by your wife and no children. I am sorry that you were robbed of your life at such a young age.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 27, 2012

 

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