Stanford Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, January 20, 1991
Add to My HeroesGary Elmer Kidwell
Patrolman Gary Kidwell was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of John Street and Goshen Road.
The suspect was known to Patrolman Kidwell to have several drinking-related arrests. As Patrolman Kidwell approached the car the suspect shot him with a .357 caliber handgun. The man fled but was apprehended after a shootout with a neighboring agency.
The man was convicted and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. He was denied parole in 2003 and again in 2012.
Patrolman Kidwell had served with the Stanford Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, son, parents, two brothers, five sisters, and six grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 554
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 119 ReflectionsNo Parole Sent just now.
Cynthia Ann Starr--Survivor
October 27, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
Sergeant Eric John Twisdale
Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: September 16, 2020
Sergeant Dennis R. Oliver, Jr.
Highland Village Police Department, TX
EOW: October 2, 2020
Sheriff Peter Smith
Sumter County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: October 14, 2020
Lieutenant Maybelle W. Hendricks
Ridgeville Police Department, SC
EOW: August 17, 2020
Corporal Adam McMillan
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, OH
EOW: October 23, 2020
Police Officer Alex Arango
Everman Police Department, TX
EOW: October 22, 2020
Sergeant Conley Jumper
Greenville County Sheriff's Office, SC
EOW: October 20, 2020
Sergeant Harold L. Preston
Houston Police Department, TX
EOW: October 20, 2020
Special Deputy Marshal Anthony Charles McGrew
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, US
EOW: August 15, 2020