Matthew Keene

Death by Force

Lt. Matthew Keene, a 38-year-old FDNY EMS lieutenant, tragically passed away on June 19, 2020, in Nyack, NY. His death was ruled a suicide, attributed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Lt. Keene was discovered in his home by colleagues who became concerned when he failed to report for his shift at EMS Station 17 in the Bronx. This incident marked the second suicide within the FDNY EMS ranks that year, highlighting the severe mental health challenges faced by first responders during ...Read More

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