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- Feb. 05, 1971 -
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Arizona Dept. of Public Safety Patch
Resided: AZ, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Feb. 05, 1971
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 27 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Arizona Dept. of Public Safety
2102 W Encanto Blvd.  
Phoenix, AZ   85009-2847   USA
(602)223-2000
County: Maricopa
Dept. Type: State/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
Badge: 310
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: AZ   USA   Fri. Feb. 05, 1971
Summary: Officer Keeton was shot and killed during a traffic stop on I-40. A struggle ensued and the suspect gained control of his weapon and shot him with it. Minutes later Officer Don Beckstead stopped the man for another traffic violation. It is believed that Officer Beckstead did not know that the man had just shot and killed Officer Keeton.

During that traffic stop the suspect also shot and killed Officer Beckstead. The man was wanted for murdering a young girl in California. After shooting both officers the man murdered another citizen before being shot and killed by members of the New Mexico State Polic

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