Reeder Police Department, North Dakota
End of Watch Saturday, February 15, 1975
Add to My HeroesKenneth A. Lenerville
Officer Kenneth Lenerville was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary taking place opposite his upstairs residence.
The suspect was arrested by Sheriff Earl Kramer of Hettinger County, North Dakota, within a few hours of the shooting. The sheriff and another officer, Officer Jim Wrist of the North Dakota Truck Regulatory Department, stopped the suspect and an accomplice on Main Street of Mott, North Dakota. The shooter was convicted and sentenced to prison but was paroled and later incarcerated again on drug possession charges.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Lenerville,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Reeder. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 15, 2025
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