Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, Washington
End of Watch Monday, August 15, 1994
Add to My HeroesJames Kenneth Kinard
Sergeant Kinard was shot and killed after responding to a shooting call. The suspect in Sergeant Kinard's murder was initially sentenced to death but had the sentence commuted to life in prison in 2000. After the sentence was commuted the suspect committed suicide by jumping off a balcony at the jail.
Sergeant Kinard was survived by his son.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide in jail
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsSgt. Kinard,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Snohomish County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
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August 15, 2024
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