Atlantic City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 846
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: February 18, 2010
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Kevin Wilkins was accidentally shot and killed as he attempted to install a rubber grip on his service pistol.
He had removed the magazine from his service pistol but neglected to remove the round from the chamber. As he installed the grip the weapon discharged and he was struck in the face.
Nearby officers immediately called for assistance and provided aid, but Officer Wilkins succumbed to the wound approximately 15 minutes later.
Officer Wilkins had served with the Atlantic City Police Department for two years. He is survived by his father, three siblings, and fiancee.