Mount Airy Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 16, 1946
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: July 16, 1946
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Officer Kennedy was killed in an automobile accident as he and another officer pursued a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal moonshine. Officer Kennedy suffered fatal injuries when he lost control of the patrol car and crashed.
The driver of the fleeing vehicle was eventually apprehended and convicted of several traffic offenses.
Officer Kennedy had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.