Officer Robert McKeithen - Biloxi Police Dept. - MS - True Life Hero

Robert McKeithen ("Mac")
- May. 05, 2019 -

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Biloxi Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	Biloxi (Harrison County) MS, USA
Born:	Mar. 22, 1961
Fallen:	May. 05, 2019
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 58 yrs. of age
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Dept:	Biloxi Police Dept. - MS 170 Porter Ave Biloxi, MS 39530 USA (228)392-0641
County:	Harrison
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Ambush
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	126
On The Job:	24 years

Bio: Robert was born in Jackson, MS to Charles and Joan McKeithen.

Robert was a graduate of the University of Mississippi. He served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Tech Sergeant and received many medals, including the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Achievement Medal.

Robert served in the Biloxi Police Department for 24 years, where he served his community and earned the Medal of Valor for his efforts during Hurricane Katrina. He also worked security for Dillard's. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family.

Officer McKeithen was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was planning on retiring by the end of the year.

Survived by:

Wife
daughter, stepdaughter, and two stepsons.

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	Darian Tawan Atkinson :: Black / Male - 19 years old Accused of being shooter
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Offender:	Davian Lewanika Atkinson :: Black / Male - 21 years old accused of aiding brother after murder
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Location:	Biloxi, Harrison County, MS USA Sun. May. 05, 2019
Summary:	Officer Robert McKeithen was shot and killed in the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center's parking lot, at 170 Porter Avenue, at about 10:00 pm. A male subject walked up to him and shot him multiple times without any provocation. Officer McKeithen was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Disposition:	The subject(Darian Atkinson) who shot Off. McKeithen was arrested on May 6th, 2019, and charged with capital murder. The subject's brother, Davian Atkinson, was also arrested for Accessory After The Fact for aiding his brother in eluding Police.
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Last Updated: May. 22, 2019