Police Officer Anthony E. Jansen

Police Officer Anthony E. Jansen

Newport Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, December 30, 1984

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Anthony E. Jansen

Officer Anthony Jansen was accidentally shot and killed by another officer while investigating a suspicious person in the 700 block of York Street.

Officer Jansen had served with the Newport Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, 2-year-old daughter, and 6-month-old son.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge 24

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

suspicious person

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Officer Jansen,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Newport. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 30, 2024

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