The memorial is located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street. It occupies approximately five acres of park. » Get Directions
Hours of Operation
5:00am - 11:30pm
The displays and paths are always
illuminated.
By Mail
3801 Hulen Suite 101
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
By Phone
817-870-2171
Kenneth W. Pendergraft
Age:
33
Length of Service:
12 Years
Date of Injury:
April 8, 1980
Date of Death:
April 8, 1980
Location of Incident:
7200 Winters
Burial:
Rose Hill Cemetery
Summary:
Officer Kenneth W. Pendergraft was shot and killed April 8, 1980, near his home, in a shootout with a truck driver. Pendergraft, who was off-duty at the time, approached the truck driver and asked him not to dump trash in or near his driveway. The truck drove off but returned. When Officer Pendergraft walked back to the truck, the driver opened fire with a .44 magnum, striking Officer Pendergraft in the chest. Pendergraft returned fire, killing his assailant. Officer Pendergraft was taken to the hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.
