Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, June 19, 1970
Add to My HeroesKenneth G. Kaner
Patrolman Kenneth G. Kaner was shot and killed when he was ambushed by a suspect in a missing child case.
Patrolman Kaner was sitting in his squad near 71st Street and Union Street. Five assailants approached and one fired a 12-gauge shotgun through the open passenger side window. Patrolman Kaner was mortally wounded when he was shot in the right side of the face.
The five gunmen were stopped within minutes for a traffic violation. The shotgun and the officer's weapon were found during the traffic stop and the offenders were arrested.
The killer was sentenced to 30 to 125 years. He has been denied parole in 2007 and 2012. In July of 2020 he had another parole hearing. His projected release date is January 27, 2021.
Patrolman Kaner is survived by his wife, daughter, and son. His son followed in his footsteps and became a member of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the Marine unit where a boat has been named in father's memory.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 2662
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
- Offender Sentenced to 30 to 125 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 68 ReflectionsTo the family and friends of Patrolman Kaner. Know that he is not forgotten, and the tasks which he undertook on behalf of society being noble and brave continue to be honored by the men and women who serve in the Chicago Police Department.
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