END OF WATCH: Officer Julian Keen fatally shot
It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the tragic death of Officer Julian Keen. Our thoughts are with his friends and family during this difficult time.
FWC WiILDLIFE OFFICER KILLED OFF DUTY
In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 14, 2020 Hendry County Deputies were dispatched to the area of Apache Circle and Nobles Road. It was reported to Hendry County Dispatch that someone was shot.
When deputies arrived on scene they found 30 year old, Off Duty Officer Julian Keen, Jr., of Florida Wildlife Conservation(FWC), fatally shot.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit are the lead investigators on this homicide assisted by FDLE.
Investigators currently have three suspects in custody and are questioning them at this time.
“We are deeply saddened by the death of FWC Officer Keen. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, members of FWC, friends and community”, said Hendry County Sheriff Steven Whidden. “We will do everything we can to bring about justice to those guilty in his shooting death”. Sheriff Whidden continued, “we all knew Officer Keen, and he wasn’t only our brother in blue-but a role model for the community, he will be missed”.
We are asking that if anyone has any information regarding this shooting, to contact Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 863-674-0406.