Fallen Hero

Sergeant Kevin Kight
Panama City Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Sunday, March 27, 2005

Biographical Info

Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 18

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 27, 2005
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Sergeant Kight was shot and killed while making a traffic stop at approximately 2230 hours. The incident occurred at the intersection of Beckrich Road and Front Beach Road.

Sergeant Kight stopped the suspect's car and checked his driver's license. Sergeant Kight discovered the license was invalid. When he attempted to make an arrest, the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire, killing him.

The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended several hours later.

Sergeant Kight had served with the Panama City Beach Police Department for 6 years. From 1994 to 1998, Sergeant Kight was on the German Township Police Department in Clark County, Ohio. He is survived by his wife and 4-year-old son.