Deputy Sheriff Robert Kenneth Kunze, III

Deputy Sheriff Robert Kenneth Kunze, III

Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Sunday, September 16, 2018

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Robert Kenneth Kunze, III

Deputy Sheriff Robert Kunze was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious person call in a rural area near the intersection of North 295th Street West and West 21st Street North.

He arrived at the scene and made contact with a male subject in a stolen vehicle. During the encounter he and the subject exchanged shots and both were fatally shot. Deputy Kunze's backup officer arrived at the scene and located Deputy Kunze suffering from a gunshot wound.

Deputy Kunze had served with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office for 12 years and had previously served with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office for six years. He is survived by his wife and child.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour 18 years
  • Badge D1584

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .40 caliber
  • Offender Shot and killed

suspicious person, stolen vehicle

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It was a honor to know you. Your laughter and quick retorts are greatly missed. You were a friend to a lot of people and touched so many lives. You and my brother were so close. I thought of you today as hunting season is upon us. I know he misses his hunting buddy and just having you around to enjoy a beer in the mancave. I just wanted you to know that you have not been forgotten and my prayers still go out to you and your family. Rest easy my friend.

Butler County Friend
Sister of WPD Detective

December 1, 2023

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