Kenneth A. Koch served in the U.S. Army.
Police Officer Kenneth Koch suffered a fatal heart attack during a foot pursuit of two suspects in the 7500 block of Genesta Street in Affton at approximately 3:00 am. He was responding to reports of several individuals breaking into cars. As he arrived, he observed two men removing a stereo from a vehicle. The men ran toward River Des Peres Boulevard with Officer Koch in pursuit. A witness who saw Officer Koch collapse called for assistance, and he was transported to a local hospital. One subject was arrested and charged with several charges related to the larceny. Officer Koch was a United States Army veteran and had served with the St. Louis County Police Department for 18 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Koch gave the St. Louis County Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clayton community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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