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Joseph Keegan
- Jun. 19, 1980 -
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Resided: |
NY, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jun. 19, 1980 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 40 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | New York City Transit Police Dept.
1 Police Plaza Path New York, NY
10038 USA (646)610-5000 |
County: | New York |
Dept. Type: | Municiple/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 2639 |
On The Job: |
15 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
NY
USA
Thu. Jun. 19, 1980
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Summary: |
Police Officer Joseph Keegan was shot and killed with his own gun while attempting arrest a fare evader at the Columbus Circle subway station.
Officer Keegan was patrolling the Columbus Circle subway station when he observed a fare evader. When he attempted to arrest the suspect, a struggle ensued. The suspect gained control of Officer Keegan's handgun and shot him in the head.
The suspect was arrested in Central Park later in the day during a massive manhunt. He was later convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
Officer Keegan was assigned to Transit District 1 and had served with the New York City Transit Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his fiancée, daughter, mother, two brothers and two sisters.
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