Rodney Kevin Kinzy, a 30-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity, was a Deputy Sheriff with the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Ohio. On April 17, 1990, he responded to a shootout in Noble County, Ohio. Deputy Kinzy was shot and killed while attempting to warn other officers to seek cover. The suspect, Robert Egnot, was involved in an attempted murder and was killed by return gunfire during the incident.
The shootout occurred in a barn, which was set ablaze, leading to the suspect's death.
Deputy Kinzy had been with the Washington County Sheriff's Office for three and a half years. He was survived by his daughter and two sons. The incident was part of a multi-agency operation, and Kinzy's death marked the last time a Washington County officer was killed in the line of duty. His dedication and sacrifice were honored by the Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation.
The tragic event deeply affected Kinzy's family and colleagues. His children, who were young at the time, have carried vivid memories of their father's passion for the outdoors and his pride in his work as a deputy. Despite the dangers of his profession, Kinzy approached his duties with utmost dedication and a well-maintained appearance. His untimely death at the age of 30 left a lasting impact on those who knew him.
