March 26, 2025 – Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials announce that they are deeply saddened by the passing of Monterey SO Police Sergeant KenedySergeant Ryan Kenedy. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the King City Police Department, as well as to Sergeant Kenedy’s family and friends.

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Sheriff Tina M. Nieto offers her respects: “With deep regrets, very early this morning King City Sergeant Ryan Kenedy, age 42, passed away unexpectedly while on duty. 

Thank you to all the personnel that responded early this morning to assist our brother in arms with the initial call and handling radio calls for King City, both last night and today.

Thank you to all the agencies and everyone who responded to escort Ryan to the coroner’s office with honors. Rest in peace brother.”

Source: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office

King City Police Department issues statement on passing of Police Sergeant Ryan Kenedy

It is with deep sadness that the King City Police Department shares the passing of a member of our Police Department family. Police Sergeant Ryan Kenedy passed away unexpectedly while on-duty Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m. Sergeant Kenedy experienced an apparent medical emergency that ultimately turned fatal.

Sergeant Kenedy began his career with the King City Police Department in July 2014, serving as a patrol officer. In April 2020, Sgt. Kenedy was assigned to the Southern County Major Crimes Unit and then to the King City Police Department Investigations Unit. Sgt. Kenedy was promoted to Police Sergeant in January 2020, where he served until his tragic passing.

Sergeant Kenedy was known by those around him as an intelligent and kind person who showed utmost care and humility towards those he worked with and served. Sergeant Kenedy was a loving and devoted husband and son. Sergeant Kenedy was universally loved by everyone he worked with, and his passing is an immeasurable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues. Please respect the family's privacy during this difficult time.

The King City Police Department would like to express their gratitude to our Monterey County law enforcement partners for providing patrols to allow our KCPD family to have time to mourn the loss of our brother.

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Death in the Line of Duty

LOCATION: 415 Bassett Street, King City

Source: King City Police Department