Sergeant Ronald Eugene Kelley, Ak-Chin Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

Sergeant Ronald Eugene Kelley

Ak-Chin Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch Monday, November 20, 1995

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Ronald Eugene Kelley

Sergeant Ronald Kelley was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on Maricopa Road.

Sergeant Kelley was found on the side of the road and died en route to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.

A driver's license was found clutched in Sergeant Kelley's hand, which led authorities to the suspect. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Sergeant Kelley was a United States Army Vietnam War Purple Heart veteran and had served in law enforcement for 20 years with the Goodyear Police Department. Kearney Police Department, Avondale Police Department, Peoria Police Department, and El Mirage Police Department. After retirement, he joined the Ak-Chin Tribal Police Department. He is survived by his wife, five children, mother, and brother.

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Age 49
Tour 20 years
Badge 263
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Arizona
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

convicted felon, traffic stop

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Hey,
Hi Grandpa, I was just thinking about you, even though you aren't alive, you are still with me and play a massively important role in my life. Even though, it hurts that you aren't here, and I'm deeply saddened about it, I'm still happy that you found peace, and, to the rest of our family, keep living and enjoying life, if you can,
Bye gramps

William Kelley
Grandson

September 11, 2024