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Patrolman William Kenner | Kansas City Police Department, Missouri Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman

William Kenner

Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Saturday, May 7, 1955

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 60

Tour: 23 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/7/1955

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Sentenced to 10 years

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Patrolman Kenner was shot and killed as he attempted to disarm a suspect. He entered a tavern where the suspect had just shot another man in the foot. The suspect shot Patrolman Kenner when he ordered him to drop his shotgun.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison on November 9, 1955.

Patrolman Kenner had been with the agency for 23 years and was survived by his wife.

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
May 7, 2010

 

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