Patrolman Kenneth E. Bateman, Jr.

Patrolman Kenneth E. Bateman, Jr. | Darien Police Department, Connecticut
Darien Police Department, Connecticut
Patrolman Kenneth E. Bateman, Jr.

Darien Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Sunday, May 31, 1981

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Kenneth E. Bateman, Jr.

Patrolman Kenneth Batemen was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at a local restaurant. He was fatally wounded in the exchange of gunfire with the suspects.

His murder case remains unsolved.

Patrolman Bateman had served with the Darien Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and parents. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour 7 years
  • Badge 15
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender At large
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Patrolman Bateman, it has been 43 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and 15 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 31, 2024

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