U.S. Army · United States 
Alvin Keown
1952
Alvin Lee Keown served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Alvin Keown was shot and killed when he responded to a gun call at a tavern located at Seventh and Arcade in Louisville. The suspect was fleeing out of the back door when he confronted Patrolman Keown and shot him. The suspect was later apprehended and executed in 1955. Patrolman Keown was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and the recipient of a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He had served with the Jefferson County Police Department for 16 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Jefferson County Police Department
Patrolman
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