Officer Keith Rendueles

Officer Keith Rendueles, 28, of Big Pine Key, committed suicide on 11/30/08 by shooting himself at his home. Rendueles’ roommate heard a gunshot at 3:17 a.m., finding Rendueles dead. Officer Rendueles had been a Key West police officer  for eight years and had been a member of the K-9 Narcotics Unit with his canine partner Daxo since 2004. Rendueles’ personnel file was full of letters from people in the community commending the job he did which acknowledged him for his professionalism and quick response. Why Rendueles killed himself is unknown. Rendueles was not married. Contributions may be made in Keith’ s memory to the Key West Police Department K-9 Fund, 1604 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040.

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