Patrolman Jim Kenney
Wellsville Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, May 17, 1926

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 17, 1926
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Deceased

Patrolman Kenney was shot and killed after responding to a complaint about a large party on Commerce Street at 0215 hours. Patrolman Kenney and a suspect exchanged shots and both were struck several times. The suspect was apprehended after breaking into a nearby home. Patrolman Kenney's body was located several hours later at the scene of the shooting. The suspect was paroled in 1971 and died two years later.