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Kenneth Utsinger

Case from Montebello, CA dated Apr 21, 2019

Victim Details

Kenneth Utsinger

Male

White / Caucasian

Montebello

CA

2019-04-21

41

Kenneth

Utsinger

06/26/2026

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Kenneth Utsinger, a 41-year-old police officer from Montebello, California, tragically passed away on April 21, 2019. Utsinger, who had recently joined the Montebello Police Department, was found dead in the station's locker room with a gunshot wound. The circumstances surrounding his death were initially unclear, prompting an investigation to determine whether the shooting was accidental or self-inflicted. Utsinger had been a dedicated officer, having joined the force at the age of 40 after a c ...
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  • NBC Southern California : Montebello Officer Found Dead at Police Station With Gunshot Wound
  • ABC7 Los Angeles: Montebello officer who died at station described as inspirational recruit who joined PD at age 40
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