Correction Officer Kenneth Duncan
New York City Department of Correction
New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Correction Officer Kenneth Duncan was shot and killed while taking police action in an off duty incident.

Officer Duncan was in his driveway, with a friend, working on his motorcycles when two males approached. One male stated "The bikes look great. Are they for sale?". Officer Duncan informed the males that the motorcycles were not for sale and one suspect replied, "Maybe we'll take them for free" and drew a firearm. Officer Duncan drew his off-duty weapon and identified himself as a correction officer. The suspect opened fire the officer once in the face. Officer Duncan was able to return fire, but did not hit the suspects.

Thw wounded officer was transported to Brookdale Hospital where he died.

Officer Duncan had served with the New York City Department of Correction for 17 years and had previous served with the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his two children.

Agency Contact Information
New York City Department of Correction
60 Hudson Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10013

Phone: (212) 266-1000

Please contact the New York City Department of Correction for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.