Alvin L Keown

Narrative

Patrolman Keown was shot and killed when he responded to a gun call at a tavern located at 7th Street and Arcade Avenue. The suspect was fleeing out of the back door when he confronted Patrolman Keown and shot him. 

The suspect was later apprehended in New York and executed in the electric chair for a murder he committed there. 

Patrolman Keown was a World War II veteran. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he sustained in Germany. He was discharged as a sergeant. 

Patrolman Keown had served with the agency for 16 months. He is survived by his wife and child.