Nassau County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, November 14, 1976
George R. Kempen
Officer Kempen was accidentally shot and killed by another officer following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle on the Southern State Parkway. When Officer Kempen arrived a Long Island State Parkway Police patrolman was struggling with a suspect. The officer's weapon discharged during the struggle and the round struck Officer Kempen.
Officer Kempen had served with the agency for 15 years.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 1312
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Accidental)
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