U.S. Navy John Kahl
1980
John I. Kahl. John also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Agent John Kahl was shot and killed while executing a narcotics-related search warrant at an apartment on Railroad Avenue in Morgan City. The agents had knocked on the door and announced the search warrant. The subject inside opened the door and immediately opened fire with a .44 magnum. The bullet struck Agent Kahl in the head, killing him instantly. The subject was killed by other officers returning fire. A large amount of amphetamine and currency was located in the apartment. Agent Kahl was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, father, brother, and two sisters.
Service Record
1964 – 1968
U.S. Navy
1966 – 1968
U.S. Navy
Also Served
St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office
Agent
In Our Keeping
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