Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Kenneth Kennedy was shot and killed by the female friend of a suspect he was struggling with. Officer Kennedy and a reserve officer had made an undercover purchase of alcoholic beverages in a bootlegging and gambling operation. As they attempted to arrest the operator a woman entered the room from the kitchen and shot both officers. Officer Kennedy was able to return fire and wound the suspect. The 63 year-old woman was convicted of second degree murder and aggravated assault and sentenced to two 15 year to life sentences on March 27, 1973.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Kennedy gave the Hutchinson Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hutchinson 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 Kenneth Michael 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 KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 16.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Hutchinson 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. Kenneth Michael Kennedy's cause is highlighted.
How Kenneth Michael Kennedy Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 15 years to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Kenneth Michael Kennedy is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Kenneth Michael Kennedy was killed by gun; unknown type.
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