Grisham Township Constable's Office, Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 4, 1910
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 4, 1910
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
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.