Police Officer Kenneth A. Koch, St. Louis County Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer Kenneth A. Koch

St. Louis County Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Friday, October 26, 1984

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Kenneth A. Koch

Police Officer Kenneth Koch suffered a fatal heart attack during a foot pursuit of two suspects in the 7500 block of Genesta Street in Affton at approximately 3:00 am.

He was responding to reports of several individuals breaking into cars. As he arrived, he observed two men removing a stereo from a vehicle. The men ran toward River Des Peres Boulevard with Officer Koch in pursuit.

A witness who saw Officer Koch collapse called for assistance, and he was transported to a local hospital.

One subject was arrested and charged with several charges related to the larceny.

Officer Koch was a United States Army veteran and had served with the St. Louis County Police Department for 18 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Arrested

foot pursuit, larceny

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Officer Koch,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 26, 2024