Private John E. Fessler
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Friday, April 23, 1937

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, April 22, 1937
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded

Private Fessler was shot and killed while assisting Montour County deputies arrest a drunken man who had been terrorizing his family. As they approached the home the man opened fire, wounding Private Fessler. The deputies returned fire, wounding the suspect. Private Fessler succumbed to his wounds the following day.

Private Fessler had been with the agency for four years.