Jefferson County Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, November 8, 1952
Add to My HeroesAlvin Lee Keown
Patrolman Alvin Keown was shot and killed when he responded to a gun call at a tavern located at Seventh and Arcade in Louisville. The suspect was fleeing out of the back door when he confronted Patrolman Keown and shot him.
The suspect was later apprehended and executed in 1955.
Patrolman Keown was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and the recipient of a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He had served with the Jefferson County Police Department for 16 months. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
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