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Resided:
KY, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Nov. 08, 1952
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 24 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Jefferson County Police Dept.
KY
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
1 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
KY
USA
Sat. Nov. 08, 1952
Summary:
Patrolman Keown was shot and killed when he responded to a gun call at a tavern located at Seventh and Arcade. The suspect was fleeing out of the back door when he confronted Patrolman Keown and shot him.
The suspect was later apprehended in New York and executed in the electric chair for a murder he committed there.
Patrolman Keown had served with the agency for 16 months. He was survived by his wife and child
