Assistant Chief Kevin Linn Palmer, North Richland Hills Police Department, Texas

Assistant Chief Kevin Linn Palmer

North Richland Hills Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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Kevin Linn Palmer

Assistant Chief Kevin Palmer suffered a fatal heart attack after completing a mandatory physical fitness test at 4301 City Point Drive in North Richland Hills on April 30, 2024.

After collapsing, resuscitation efforts were immediately administered. He was transferred to Medical City North Hills Hospital where he was unable to be revived. He remained on life support until his organs could be donated.

Assistant Chief Palmer was a United States Air Force veteran and served with the North Richland Hills Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 20 years
Badge 618
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Incident Date Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Organ Donor, police facility, training

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Asst. Chief Palmer,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 1, 2025