Biloxi Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Sunday, May 5, 2019
Add to My HeroesRobert Stanton McKeithen
Police Officer Robert McKeithen was shot and killed in the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center's parking lot, at 170 Porter Avenue, at about 10:00 pm.
A male subject walked up to him and shot him multiple times without any provocation.
Officer McKeithen was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The subject who shot him was arrested on May 6th, 2019, and charged with capital murder.
Officer McKeithen was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the Biloxi Police Department for 24 years and was planning on retiring by the end of the year. He is survived by his wife, daughter, stepdaughter, and two stepsons.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 24 years
- Badge 126
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Charged with capital murder
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View all 177 ReflectionsOfficer McKeithen,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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