Jimmy Kennedy

Murdered
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On April 17, 1979, in Juneau, Alaska, Officer Jimmy Earl Kennedy, aged 32, was fatally shot while responding to a "shots fired" call. The incident began when a man, without provocation, opened fire on a neighbor, wounding him as he drove out of his driveway. The injured neighbor managed to drive down a hill before losing consciousness and crashing, prompting nearby residents to alert the police.

Officer Kennedy, along with Traffic Officer Richard Adair, arrived at the scene near the sus ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jimmy Kennedy

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Juneau

    AK

    1979-04-17

    32

    Jimmy

    Kennedy

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/20/2024

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