Officer Keith Stephen Konopasek, Oakland Police Department, California

Officer Keith Stephen Konopasek

Oakland Police Department, California

End of Watch Saturday, July 8, 1995

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Keith Stephen Konopasek

Officer Keith Konopasek was shot and killed while detaining a suspect during a traffic stop on the 1700 block of 82nd Avenue.

An unrelated man fired one shot which struck him. He died two hours later at a local hospital.

The shooter was charged with murder of a police officer with a firearm but was acquitted after claiming his rifle unintentionally discharged when he slipped inside of his home.

Officer Konopasek had served with the Oakland Police Department for only six months. He is survived by his fiancée, parents, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; AK-47
Offender Acquitted

traffic stop

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I never had the pleasure of meeting you officer Konopasek. I see your headstone regularly. My Mom and Grandparents are very close to your resting location and your picture on your headstone caught my attention years ago. I was a young Deputy when this tragic incident occurred and remembered hearing about it when the incident memo was posted on our board. I always pay my respects to you when leaving flowers for my family that's there. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice RIP.

Retired Deputy Vaughn Anthony
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January 10, 2024