St. Louis County Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, October 26, 1984
Add to My HeroesKenneth A. Koch
Police Officer Kenneth Koch suffered a fatal heart attack during a foot pursuit of two suspects in the7500 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 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
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Arrested
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