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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

Biographical Info

Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 7, 1955
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 10 years

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.