Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Billy Kennedy was shot and killed after responding to a larceny call at a convenience store on South Burleson Avenue, in McCamey, at approximately 11:15 pm.
After he arrived at the scene he encountered a male subject and the two exchanged gunfire. Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Kennedy was able to return fire and wounded the suspect.
In June 2019 the subject was convicted of Deputy Kennedy's murder and was sentenced to death.
Deputy Kennedy had served in law enforcement for 14 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Kennedy gave the Upton County Sheriff's Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rankin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Kennedy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Billy F. Kennedy is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,461 of 2,422 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Upton County Sheriff's Department, 2 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Billy F. Kennedy's cause is highlighted.
How Billy F. Kennedy Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Billy F. Kennedy is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Billy F. Kennedy was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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