U.S. Air Force · United States 
Keith Connelly
1989
Keith Connelly served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Keith served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Border Patrol Agent Keith Connelly was shot and killed during an undercover investigation in Fresno, California. He and another agent were posing as employers offering cash to hire illegal immigrants in a convenience store parking lot at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Ashlan Avenue. As they attempted to make an arrest the suspects opened fire, wounding both agents. Agent Connelly later succumbed to his wound. The shooter pleaded guilty to murdering Agent Connelly. Agent Connelly had served with the United States Border Patrol for 18 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1966 – 1969
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol
Border Patrol Agent
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