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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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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
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fairmont City Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Bryan is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Bryan is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bryan is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1984, 6 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1984, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1984, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bryan was 32. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Bryan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bryan was 32. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Bryan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bryan was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bryan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.6% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Fairmont City Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 30.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Fairmont City Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Bryan among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-E
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