Police Officer Robert Stanton McKeithen

Police Officer Robert Stanton McKeithen

Biloxi Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Sunday, May 5, 2019

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Robert Stanton McKeithen

Police Officer Robert McKeithen was shot and killed in the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center's parking lot, at 170 Porter Avenue, at about 10:00 pm.

A male subject walked up to him and shot him multiple times without any provocation.

Officer McKeithen was transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.

The subject who shot him was arrested on May 6th, 2019, and charged with capital murder. In 2025, he was found incompetent to stand trial and was remanded to the custody of the state mental health facility. He will be reevaluated every year for competency.

Officer McKeithen was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the Biloxi Police Department for 24 years and planned to retire by the end of the year. He is survived by his wife, daughter, stepdaughter, and two stepsons.

Bio

  • Age 58
  • Tour 24 years
  • Badge 126
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender In mental health facility

ambush, mentally ill, police facility

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...I never knew you. Nor do I remember you, but you were a friend of my Ma's. I hope you've been doing well up there Robert.

T.B.
Son of a Friend

November 30, 2025

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