Police Officer Joseph Keegan, New York City Transit Police Department, New York

Police Officer Joseph Keegan

New York City Transit Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, June 19, 1980

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Joseph Keegan

Police Officer Joseph Keegan was shot and killed with his own gun while attempting arrest a fare evader at the Columbus Circle subway station.

Officer Keegan was patrolling the Columbus Circle subway station when he observed a fare evader. When he attempted to arrest the suspect, a struggle ensued. The suspect gained control of Officer Keegan's handgun and shot him in the head.

The suspect was arrested in Central Park later in the day during a massive manhunt. He was later convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.

Officer Keegan was assigned to Transit District 1 and had served with the New York City Transit Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his fiancée, daughter, mother, two brothers and two sisters.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 15 years
Badge 2639

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to 25 years to life

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Proud to mail out my NO PAROLE letter today!

To the family, friends and colleagues of Hero Officer Joseph Keegan: I am very sorry for your loss; that you have to keep reliving your pain, with each parole hearing.
To Officer Keegan: Thank You for your service and sacrifice. You are not forgotten!
God Bless You All

Allie Wroten
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Wife of a Corrections Deputy

February 4, 2019