Shelburn Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Saturday, February 10, 1979
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 10, 1979
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 20 years
Marshal Clarence Kistner was shot and killed with his own weapon while struggling with a suspect outside of a tavern in nearby Farmersburg. The suspect was able to gain control of Marshal Kistner's gun and shot him. The suspect was then taken into custody by a deputy who was also struggling with the man. The man was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison.