Sergeant James Kenneth Kinard, Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, Washington

Sergeant James Kenneth Kinard

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, Washington

End of Watch Monday, August 15, 1994

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James Kenneth Kinard

Sergeant Kinard was shot and killed after responding to a shooting call. The suspect in Sergeant Kinard's murder was initially sentenced to death but had the sentence commuted to life in prison in 2000. After the sentence was commuted the suspect committed suicide by jumping off a balcony at the jail.

Sergeant Kinard was survived by his son.

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Age 34
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide in jail

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Sgt. Kinard,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Snohomish County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 15, 2024