Deputy Kyle D. Pagerly, 28 Killed in the line of duty June 30, 2011 Albany Twp. Berks County, PA
Deputy Kyle Pagerly and his partner Jynx
Deputy Kyle Pagerly was a son, brother, uncle, partner, friend, husband and expectant father.
Kyle was a Canine deputy sheriff working in the Berks County sheriff's department, a volunteer firefighter with the Spring Township Fire Department, where he earned the rank Lieutenant and worked part-time with the Western Berks Regional Police Department. He touched many lives through his dedication, leadership, honor, integrity, loyalty, and love.
He was a U.S. Army, Military Police, veteran, serving in Kosovo and Iraq. Kyle loved being outdoors enjoying nature. Contributions may be made to the Kyle Pagerly Memorial Fund, Attn: Sheriff's Dept, 633 Court St., Reading, PA 19601
"It is not how Kyle died that made him a hero, it is how he lived"
Kyle, 28, a member of the sheriff's fugitive warrants division, was killed in a shootout in Albany Township, as he and other members of a joint state police-U.S. marshals fugitive task force were trying to arrest a 25 year old man armed with a AK-47 assault rifle, at his family home on Pine Swamp Road.
Pagerly, a 28-year-old Wilson High School graduate, had been deputized as a marshal and was a member of the task force.
Pagerly, one of two K-9 officers in the department, was struck by several bullets, and pronounced dead in Lehigh Valley Hospital early the next morning.
The 25 year old suspect, was shot and killed at the scene during the exchange of gunfire.
Kyle's dedication, leadership, honor, integrity, loyalty, and love will not be forgotten.
A link to Reading Eagle News of Deputy Kyle D. Pagerly
Article dated 6/30/2011
Berks deputy shot, killed in Albany Township
A law enforcement task force was on the property when gunfire erupted, officials say. A 25-year-old man with an AK-47 assault rifle also was killed.
Kyle died a hero. He gave the gift of life, through his death, by donating his organs and tissues so others can live. He will be dearly missed. Read more here...
Article dated 7/2/2011
'Kyle's always been my hero'
Young widow says the slain deputy touched many lives.
AK-47
Pictured standard AK=47 assault rifle
In Australia, the purchase of semi- automatic rifles has been effectively banned since 1996 (and fully automatic firearms since the 1930s in most parts of the country), and therefore AK rifles, even in semi-automatic form, are not allowed.
In Canada since January 1, 1995, the AK-47 and its variants are prohibited under the Prohibited Weapons Order, No. 13.
In Europe, much of Western Europe has enacted comprehensive national firearms laws which prevent the lawful ownership of AK-47's or variants thereof.
In Mexico, the possession of the AK-47 or any of its variants by civilians is outlawed
New Zealand gun laws do not treat the AK-47 differently from any other firearm. Full-auto versions are prohibited, except for collectors with a special "C" licence endorsement, and more stringent security. Firearms held on a C licence are not permitted to be fired. Semi-automatic versions are legal, but generally qualify as a Military-Style Semi Automatic and require a special "E" licence endorsement. Again, the security requirements of an E licence are more stringent, but the firearm may be used.
Russia, private ownership of full-auto AK variants is strictly prohibited by the current legislation, and acquiring, dealing or storing such weapons constitute a felony under section 222 of the Penal Code of Russian Federation.
The United States of America Semi-automatic AK-type rifles are legal and obtainable in most states of the United States, however they may or may not be legal to own or possess depending on state, county, city, and local laws and ordinances. Persons interested in owning one of these types of rifles are strongly encouraged to research the laws where they reside or plan to keep and use the weapon. The 1989 Semi-Automatic Rifle Import Ban (18 USC 925(d)(3)) and the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban specifically banned the AK-47 by name, and many other such weapons (including obvious clones of AK-47's) manufactured after 1994 had to be modified to the letter of the law (removal of barrel threading, bayonet lug and folding stock). This ban expired on September 13, 2004, as part of the law's sunset provision, making all domestically produced semi-automatic AK-47s legal.
References
Article dated 8/20/2011
3 tied to deputy killer's guns
Dead gunman's father, 2 others are charged in illegal weapons deals.
2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards
Vote for Jynx!
Pagerly’s K-9 partner Jynx, attempted to pull Pagerly down the mountain and out of harm’s way. Jynx also attempted to pull another officer to safety that was rendering assistance to Pagerly. If it would not have been for the actions of Jynx, many other officers would have lost their lives that day.
Article dated 1/28/2012
3 tied to Pagerly's killer seek new venue or non-Berks jury
Two defendants charged with supplying weapons to the man who killed Berks County Deputy Sheriff Kyle D. Pagerly claim excessive publicity will prevent them from getting a fair trial in Berks.
Report dated 5/2/2012
Fallen deputy, 3 others honored as law enforcement heroes
Article dated 5/2/2012
Endurance-event team does it in Pagerly's name
Reading Eagle article dated 7/12/2011
If you want to help Anyone interested in holding a fundraiser should e-mail kylepagerlymemorial@countyofberks.com or call the sheriff's office at 610-478-6240.
Other contributions: Can be mailed to the Kyle Pagerly Memorial Fund c/o Berks County Sheriff's Department 633 Court St., Reading, PA 19601
