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Ronald Eugene Kienzle
- Jul. 11, 2016 -
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Resided: |
St. Joseph Township MI, USA
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Born: | Jul. 25, 1952 |
Fallen: | Jul. 11, 2016 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 63 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Berrien County Sheriff's Dept. - MI
919 Port Street St. Joseph, MI
49085 USA (269)983-7141 |
County: | Berrien |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Bailiff |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
30 years
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Bio: Ronald was born in Benton Harbor and attended grade school at St. Matthew’s Lutheran School; then attended Benton Harbor High School and graduated from the Police Academy at Lake Michigan College. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army. Ron worked in law enforcement his entire adult life, first with the Benton Township Police Department, and most recently, was employed at the Berrien County Court House as a bailiff.
Ron's many interests ranged from riding his Harley, spending time with his many friends, visiting his daughters and grandchildren and spending time with his beloved dog Ariel. Ronald believed in living his life to the fullest and always having a good time. |
Survived by: |
Daughter (2) + three brothers and grandchildren.
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Larry Darnell Gordon :: Caucasian
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Male
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Location: |
St Joseph,
Berrien County,
MI
USA
Mon. Jul. 11, 2016
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Summary: |
Bailiffs Ron Kienzle and Joe Zangaro were shot and killed inside the Berrien County Courthouse by an inmate who was attempting to escape at approximately 2:25 pm.
Sheriff Paul Bailey said that (suspect)Larry Darnell Gordon was able to get the gun from Deputy Sheriff James Atterberry Jr. with his hands cuffed in front of his body. Police initially though Gordon had not been cuffed.
Bailey added that the incident began when a fight erupted outside of the cell and Gordon got hold of the gun, shot the deputy and then shot and killed bailiffs Ronald Kienzle and Joe Zangaro.
Atterberry is in the hospital in stable condition, according to police.
'Those bailiffs were heroes,' Bailey said. 'Along with the other officers in that courtroom, they ran to where the shots were being fired and this could have been a lot worse without them being so brave to go into the gunfire and take this person down.'
A civilian was also shot, suffering an injury to her arm. On Wednesday, she was identified as Kenya Ellis.
Gordon had been locked up since April 20 on charges that included first degree armed sexual misconduct and kidnapping. He was facing the possibility of life in prison.
The inmate was in court for two counts of criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, assault with a dangerous weapon, and domestic assault.
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Last Updated: Jul. 31, 2016 |
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