Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer John Kennedy was shot and killed when he was ambushed as he sat in his patrol car. He was writing a report while parked a gas station at the intersection of W. Atlantic Avenue and NW Eight Avenue shortly before 1:20 am. His body was located after he failed to respond to radio transmissions. One of the suspects was arrested and convicted of second degree murder. He died in prison on February 24th, 2016. Officer Kennedy had served with the Delray Beach Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife, five children, parents, and sister.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Kennedy gave the Delray Beach Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Delray Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Kennedy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer John Daniel Kennedy 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Delray Beach Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Daniel Kennedy's cause is highlighted.
How John Daniel Kennedy Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Daniel Kennedy is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Daniel Kennedy was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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