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Kenny Michael Duncan
Incident
Correction Officer Kenneth Duncan was shot and killed while taking police action in an off-duty incident.
Correction Officer Kenny Duncan was in his driveway with a friend, working on his motorcycles, when two males approached. One male asked if the bikes were for sale, and Officer Duncan informed the males that they were not. The suspect replied that they would just take them and drew a firearm. Officer Duncan drew his off-duty weapon and identified himself as a corrections officer. The suspect opened fire, striking the officer once in the face. Officer Duncan was able to return fire but did not hit the suspects.
The wounded officer was transported to Brookdale Hospital, where he died.
The main suspect in the murder of Officer Duncan was shot and killed in Georgia by members of the Henry County Police Department in December 2008 after he fired at officers who attempted to arrest him after he car-jacked a man.
Officer Duncan was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the New York City Department of Correction for 17 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his two children.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Correction Officer Duncan gave the New York City Department of Correction 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the East Elmhurst community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Kenny Michael Duncan served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New York City Department of Correction has lost 10 officers; 9 of them killed feloniously.
Kenny is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Kenny is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Kenny is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2008, 1 officer at New York City Department of Correction was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 7 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 2.
In 2008, 3 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 77th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 2008, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2008, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Kenny was 40. Of the 8 killed feloniously at New York City Department of Correction whose age is recorded, half were between 37 and 49.5; the middle age was 43.5. Kenny had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 18 years.
Kenny was 40. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Kenny had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Kenny was 40. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Kenny had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kenny was 40. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Kenny had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 11.1% of these deaths at New York City Department of Correction; November holds the most, 33.3%. Tuesdays: 11.1%.
April holds 6.8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Tuesdays: 16.5%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 90% of all 10 deaths at New York City Department of Correction, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 11.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 21.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
New York City Department of Correction has 10 officers remembered here, Kenny among them.
Where
Military Service
Kenny Michael Duncan served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 2-W
What is kept
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