Grisham Township Constable's Office, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, October 4, 1910
Add to My HeroesHerbert L. Kessinger
Constable Herbert Kessinger was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man at his home. The suspect fired a shot through the front door when Constable Kessinger knocked on it, killing him.
The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. In 1916 his sentence was reduced to 18 years.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
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