Patrolman William Kenner, Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman William Kenner

Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Saturday, May 7, 1955

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William Kenner

Patrolman William Kenner was shot and killed as he attempted to disarm a suspect at 1332 East 18th Street in Kansas City.

Patrolman Kenner was off duty, drinking coffee at a nearby restaurant, when he heard gunfire. He followed the noise and found the subject standing over another man with a gunshot wound to his foot. Patrolman Kenner ordered the subject to drop his shotgun, but the man turned around and shot him.

Patrolman Kenner was transported to General Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds after midnight.

The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison on November 9, 1955.

Patrolman Kenner was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Kansas City Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 60
Tour 23 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, May 6, 1955
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to 10 years

arrest attempt, disorderly, off duty

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Patrolman Kenner,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 7, 2025