A Ludlow police sergeant died Monday shortly after finishing his shift, and his department says the loss is being recognized as a line-of-duty death. Sgt. Brian Koenes had responded to a stressful robbery call along with numerous other calls for service during his shift the previous evening before his death the next day.
The Ludlow Police Department has not disclosed how Koenes died, according to WLWT. As reported by Local 12, Koenes’ death is being recognized as a line-of-duty death, though officials have not released further details on the circumstances.
A Career Spanning Federal and Local Law Enforcement
Koenes began his career in Kentucky law enforcement after previously serving as a United States Air Marshal, per the same account. He later served with the Erlanger Police Department before joining the Ludlow Police Department, and he also served on the Northern Kentucky Regional SWAT Team.
Koenes was promoted to sergeant last year and completed the Academy for Police Supervision in August, the station notes. He was a father and, the department said, became a grandfather twice this year.
Community and Fellow Officers Respond
Following the previous evening’s stressful robbery incident and the string of calls that came with it, Koenes completed his shift before passing away on Monday, per the same report. Several area police departments and officers have stepped forward to provide police coverage and support to Ludlow in the wake of his death.
The Ludlow Police Department said Koenes’ loss is deeply felt in the department and the broader law enforcement community. Funeral arrangements and memorial details have not yet been finalized, and police said they would share additional information in the coming days.
