Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Francis Konen was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance at a local hotel. The two other officers left the scene after things calmed down, and Patrolman Konen remained behind to interview two of the females involved. As he did so, the male suspect, who was drunk, came down to the lobby and started to assault Patrolman Konen. During the ensuing struggle, the suspect gained control of Patrolman Konen's service weapon and shot him twice. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Konen was able to subdue the suspect and hold him until backup units arrived. The subject was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 99 years. He was paroled after 12 years. Patrolman Konen had served with the Kelso Police Department for 3 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and young son.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Konen gave the Kelso Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kelso community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Konen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Francis P. Konen 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 WA, 187 of 339 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55.2% of this state's fallen. That is 1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Francis P. Konen's cause is highlighted.
How Francis P. Konen Compares
Offender Outcome
Released after 12 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Francis P. Konen is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Francis P. Konen was killed by officer's handgun.