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Officer Dessie Kea | Vidalia Police Department, Georgia
Vidalia Police Department, Georgia

Officer

Dessie Kea

Vidalia Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch: Thursday, March 17, 1966

Biographical Info

Age: 56
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 17, 1966
Weapon Used: Rifle; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Kea was shot and killed during an hour long gun battle as he and several officers attempted to arrest a mentally disturbed man who had barricaded himself in his home. The suspect, 53, was shot and killed.

Officer Kea had served in law enforcement for over 20 years. He had previously served with the Toombs County Sheriff's Department. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, grandson, and three siblings.