United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, September 6, 1989
Keith Connelly
Border Patrol Agent Keith Connelly was shot and killed during an undercover investigation in Fresno, California.
He and another agent were posing as employers offering cash to hire illegal immigrants. As they attempted to make an arrest in a convenience store parking lot the suspects opened fire, wounding both agents. Agent Connelly later succumbed to his wound.
The shooter pleaded guilty to murdering Agent Connelly and was sent to prison. He is eligible for release in 2013.
Agent Connelly had served with the United States Border Patrol for 18 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location California
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Pleaded guilty
Most Recent Reflection
View all 25 ReflectionsKeith was my classmate at the Border Patrol Academy at Los Fresnos, Texas in 1971. RIP, Brother.
Jack Pool, U.S. Border Patrol, 1971 to 2002. I have personally known many officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, may they rest in peace.
May 29, 2018
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