Kankakee City Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, November 17, 1962
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 19
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: November 17, 1962
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer George Lezotte suffered a fatal heart attack while assigned to traffic control at a fire scene.
Officer Lezotte collapsed while performing his duties at a fire at the Lassers Furniture Company on South Schuyler Avenue. Officer Lezotte was rushed to St. Mary's Hospital where he died.
Officer Lezotte had served with the Kankakee Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by two sons and five daughters.