Sergeant Keith R. Levine, New York City Police Department, New York

Sergeant Keith R. Levine

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Saturday, December 28, 1991

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Keith R. Levine

Sergeant Keith Levine was shot and killed as he tried to stop a robbery at an ATM.

Sergeant Levine was off-duty and with two others in a car when he saw a man being held up by another man and a woman at the Manufacturers Hanover Trust automatic teller machine alcove. Sergeant Levine got out of the car and chased the male suspect, who then shot and killed him.

The suspect had been out of prison for only a few days after serving 11 years for two manslaughter convictions. He was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 15 years to life. He was denied parole in 2008 and again in 2010.

Sergeant Levine had served with the New York City Police Department for eight years and was assigned to the 20th Precinct. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 8 years
Badge 1658

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 15 years to life

off duty, robbery

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Keith was such a Wonderful Human being. He just wanted to help anyone who needed it. A ❤️Of Gold. Those of Us who had the pleasure to work with Keith know. His loss was tragic but He was doing what was right. God bless You

Retired Sergeant Ken Bowen
NYPD

December 28, 2022