West Deptford Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, October 18, 2000
Add to My HeroesKenneth Dechen
Lieutenant Dechen was killed after he was accidentally shot while cleaning his department-issued pistol.
The officer had just completed his department's semi-annual qualifications and was cleaning his .40 caliber Sig Sauer when the weapon discharged. He was shot in the abdomen. He was transported to a local hospital where he died approximately one hour later.
Lieutenant Dechen had been employed with the West Deptford Police Department for 23 years. He is survived by his wife and three teen-age children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 23 years
- Badge 48
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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