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David Kellywood

Case from Pinetop, AZ dated Feb 17, 2020

Victim Details

David Kellywood

Male

Native American

Pinetop

AZ

2020-02-17

26

David

Kellywood

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/19/2026

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In the pre-dawn hours of February 17, 2020, a call reporting shots fired near the Hon-Dah Casino in Pinetop, Arizona, set in motion a tragic chain of events. White Mountain Apache Police Officer David Kellywood, a 26-year-old male and a member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, was the first to respond to the scene. Having served with the department for just nine months, Kellywood was known for his dedication and bravery.

Upon his arrival, Officer Kellywood encountered a man matching the ...
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  • AZFamily: White Mountain Apache Police Officer David Kellywood shot, killed Monday morning
  • KNXV: White Mountain Apache Tribe police officer shot, killed during confrontation near casino
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