JAMES ANTHONY KERSTETTER

Officer Rank: Sergeant
Memorial Panel: 17-E: 27
Department: Elyria, Ohio, P.D.
End of Watch: March 15, 2010
Cause: SHOT
Age: 43
Years of Service: 16
Description: Patrolman Kerstetter was shot and killed while responding to a 911 indecent exposure call. Patrolman Kerstetter entered the suspect's residence and was shot, but was able to radio for assistance. Responding officers confronted the suspect and fatally shot him. Patrolman Kerstetter was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
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