Ludlow Police Sergeant Brian Koenes Dies Following Robbery Response
The 50-year-old officer was declared dead shortly after his shift ended, with the department classifying his death as line-of-duty.
By Ricardo Brooks ·
Sergeant Brian Koenes died Monday in Ludlow, Kentucky, shortly after finishing his work shift.
The Ludlow Police Department confirmed the death on social media and stated that Koenes' passing will be recognized as a line-of-duty death. On the evening of Sunday, November 9, Koenes responded to a robbery incident that the department described as stressful, alongside other calls for service.
Koenes held the rank of sergeant, a position he attained last year. His law enforcement career began as a U.S. Air Marshal before he joined the Erlanger Police Department. He also served on the Northern Kentucky Regional SWAT Team and acted as a task force officer for the U.S. Marshals Service Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force.
In a social media post, the department praised Koenes for his dedication to the citizens of Ludlow. "He served the citizens of Ludlow with dedication and professionalism, never hesitating to answer the call when his community needed him," the department wrote. The announcement also noted that Koenes became a grandfather twice this year, an event that brought him tremendous happiness.
The department described Koenes as a fitness enthusiast and a devoted family man. Funeral arrangements and memorial details have not yet been finalized, according to the Ludlow Police Department.
Several local agencies, including the Park Hills Police Department, Kenton County Police Department, and Covington Police Department, have offered additional support to the Ludlow force following Koenes' death.
