Police Officer Kevin B. Wilkins, Atlantic City Police Department, New Jersey

Police Officer Kevin B. Wilkins

Atlantic City Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Thursday, February 18, 2010

Kevin B. Wilkins

Officer Kevin Wilkins was accidentally shot and killed as he attempted to install a rubber grip on his service pistol.

He had removed the magazine from his service pistol but neglected to remove the round from the chamber. As he installed the grip the weapon discharged and he was struck in the face.

Nearby officers immediately called for assistance and provided aid, but Officer Wilkins succumbed to the wound approximately 15 minutes later.

Officer Wilkins had served with the Atlantic City Police Department for two years. He is survived by his father, three siblings, and fiancee.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 2 years
Badge 846

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Accidental)

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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 30, 2018