Southern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Friday, July 8, 1949
George Richard Kebort
Special Agent George Kebort was shot and killed in the Southern Pacific Rail Yards in Roseville, California, while attempting to remove two transients from the property.
During the ensuing struggle Agent Kebort was disarmed and shot with his own .38 caliber service pistol.
Both suspects were arrested and convicted in connection with his murder.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location California
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in Peace Special Agent George R. Kebort. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting America's steel roadways.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the scum that murdered you shall forever burn in the lake of fire.
Amen.
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