In Memory of Kenneth Roy 1947 – 1970 Kenneth Roy Obituary Date of Birth: 1947 Date of Death: Sunday, July 12th, 1970 Officer Kenneth Roy died in the line of duty Sunday, July 12, 1970 after he was fatally injured in a traffic crash in the 2600 block of East Texas Street. The crash happened when a car turned into the path of Officer Roy’s patrol car causing him to swerve out of the way and lose control before being broadsided by another vehicle. The first car left the scene but was stopped about a half hour later in Shreveport. The driver was arrested and charged with negligent homicide. Officer Roy was 23 years old.