Police Officer James Kenneth Armstrong, Bensalem Township Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer James Kenneth Armstrong

Bensalem Township Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, April 15, 1975

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James Kenneth Armstrong

Officer Armstrong was shot and killed during a felony traffic stop of a suspect who had committed an armed robbery in Bristol Township. The suspect shot and killed Officer Armstrong and seriously wounded his canine partner during the stop.

The 29-year-old suspect fled to Philadelphia where he was arrested three weeks later. He was convicted of murdering Officer Armstrong and sentenced to life in prison. In 1998 he was denied a new trial.

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Age 28
Tour Not available
Badge 32

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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Officer Armstrong,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC in Vietnam fighting the NVA and VC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 15, 2025