Osceola Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Sunday, March 16, 1997
Myron Kelly
Sergeant Myron Kelly was shot and killed while searching a home.
He and two other officers were looking for the suspect who was hiding in a closet in a bedroom. When Sergeant Kelly opened the door the man started firing, striking him five times. Sergeant Kelly was not wearing his vest. An officer who was with him was wearing his vest and was shot twice, both rounds were stopped.
The subject was wanted for warrants and parole violations and was arrested at the scene.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Arrested
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