U.S. Army · United States 
Ronald Kelley
1995
Ronald Eugene Kelley served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Ronald also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Sergeant Ronald Kelley was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on Maricopa Road. Sergeant Kelley was found on the side of the road and died en route to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. A driver's license was found clutched in Sergeant Kelley's hand, which led authorities to the suspect. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Sergeant Kelley was a United States Army Vietnam War Purple Heart veteran and had served in law enforcement for 20 years with the Goodyear Police Department. Kearney Police Department, Avondale Police Department, Peoria Police Department, and El Mirage Police Department. After retirement, he joined the Ak-Chin Tribal Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, five children, mother, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1964 – 1967
U.S. Army
1970 – 1973
Also Served
Ak-Chin Tribal Police Department
Sergeant
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