U.S. Army · United States 
Kenneth Koch
1984
Kenneth A. Koch served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Mechanism
Bodily force
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
St. Louis County Police Department
Police Officer
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