Roll of Honor
Keith Connelly
Incident
Border Patrol Agent Keith Connelly was shot and killed during an undercover investigation in Fresno, California. He and another agent were posing as employers offering cash to hire illegal immigrants in a convenience store parking lot at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Ashlan Avenue. As they attempted to make an arrest the suspects opened fire, wounding both agents. Agent Connelly later succumbed to his wound. The shooter pleaded guilty to murdering Agent Connelly. Agent Connelly had served with the United States Border Patrol for 18 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Border Patrol Agent Connelly gave the United States Department of Justice 18 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Border Patrol Agent Connelly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Border Patrol Agent Keith Connelly is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In DC, 754 of 1,419 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.1% of this state's fallen. That is 1.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, 15 of 68 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 22.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Keith Connelly's cause is highlighted.
How Keith Connelly Compares
Offender Outcome
Pleaded guilty
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Keith Connelly is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Keith Connelly was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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