U.S. Navy · United States 
Kenneth Wayne Pendergraft
1980
Kenneth W. Pendergraft served the U.S. Navy for 1 year. Kenneth served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Kenneth Pendergraft was shot and killed after confronting a suspect who was dumping garbage on his driveway at 7216 Winters in Fort Worth. Officer Pendergraft approached the driver and asked him not to dump garbage on his driveway. The suspect left but came back a short time later and opened fire with a .44 magnum pistol, killing Officer Pendergraft. Before he died, Officer Pendergraft was able to return fire, killing the suspect. Officer Pendergraft had served with the Fort Worth Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and two brothers, who also served with the Fort Worth Police Department.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1968 – 1968
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Fort Worth Police Department
Officer
In Our Keeping
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August 2, 2026
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