Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Bryan Keeney was shot and killed at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site by the son of another officer. A search for Officer Keeney began when he failed to return at the end of his shift. His body was found next to his patrol car in the museum's park lot. It is believed he was shot as the result of a feud between him and the other man. The subject was convicted of murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison. Officer Keeney had served with the Fairmont City Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Keeney gave the Fairmont City Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fairmont community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Keeney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Bryan Keeney 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 63.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Fairmont City Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bryan Keeney's cause is highlighted.
How Bryan Keeney Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bryan Keeney is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bryan Keeney was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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