Miami Springs Police Officer, William Keller, was allegedly shot and injured by Robert Knuck who was holding hostages at 1200 Robin Avenue in Miami Springs on October 27, 1975. According to the Wolfson Archives, a child hostage was brought out by sergeant Gene Duffy.
We received news this week that William Keller, the officer who was shot in the line of duty 49 years ago, recently passed away. His brother, Charles was just 13 years old when it happened. Charles shared that “The video …(below) was enlightening as I only had limited knowledge of the actual tragic event.”
Bill Keller passed away on October 28, 2024. That was exactly 49 years and 1 day after he was shot on duty as a Miami Springs Police Officer. His funeral mass was held this week at the Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon, Florida. His brother shared the following:
He had a tough life, and a loving wife – RuthAnn. They were married for 54 years. His training as a Marine got him through those tough times. Gone but never forgotten. “
Watch the tense footage of this standoff between Knuck and the Miami Springs and Virginia Gardens Police Department at 1200 Robin Avenue in Miami Springs over 50 years ago.
SOURCE: WolfsonArchives.info
We want to thank Charles Keller and the Keller family for sharing this story with the Miami Springs community. Our hearts go out to the Keller family as they grieve for their lost family member.
William Carl Keller
May 15, 1947 – October 28, 2024
