Southern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Friday, July 8, 1949
Add to My HeroesGeorge 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. A 25-year-old hobo was arrested and jailed for murder. His companion, 35, was held as a material witness,
Both suspects were 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
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