Ludlow Police Department — Department That Announced Koenes’ Death
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…