Patrol Officer Melvin W. Kepford

Melvin W. Kepford

Officer Kepford was struck and killed by an automobile at the intersection of 4th and Chestnut Streets at 1745 hours. He was walking into the intersection to direct traffic when he was struck. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries one our later.

Officer Kepford served with the Harrisburg Police Bureau for ten years and was survived by his parents and sister.