New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 12, 1986
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 4323
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: November 12, 1986
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Kenton Britt died of injuries he sustained when he was struck by a vehicle at the scene of a three-car collision on the Grand Central Parkway at the junction with the Van Wyck Expressway.
Five other officers were injured. Officer Britt was taken to Booth Memorial Hospital but died two hours later from his injuries.
Officer Britt had served with the New York City Police Department for four years and was assigned to Highway Unit 3. He was survived by his mother and three sisters.