Police Officer Kenneth L. Collings

Police Officer Kenneth L. Collings | Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
Police Officer Kenneth L. Collings

Phoenix Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch Friday, May 27, 1988

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Kenneth L. Collings

Police Officer Kenneth Collings was shot and killed while working a uniformed off-duty security job at a local bank at W. McDowell Road and 21rst Avenue.

He was in the process of arresting two robbery suspects at a Valley National Bank branch when one of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding him. One of the men was arrested shortly thereafter. The second suspect was arrested in Mexico in June 2000 after being wounded in a shootout with police.

The man was extradited to Arizona after state prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty. In November 2002 he was sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Collings was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Phoenix Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his mother and four sisters.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge 3855
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life

arrest, robbery, secondary employment

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Everyday's a struggle. I still remember your spotlight coming through the window when you would do your drive-by to make sure everything was good. You are the kindest and most thoughtful man I ever knew. I love and miss you my friend. Can't wait to see you again.

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