Elyria Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, March 15, 2010
Add to My HeroesJames Anthony Kerstetter
Sergeant James Kerstetter was shot and killed after responding to a call at a home on 18th Street. A mother had called 911 to report that a neighbor had exposed himself to her child and kicked in a window in her home.
The suspect opened fire on officers after they located him at his residence, wounding Sergeant Kerstetter. Other officers returned fire and killed the suspect. Sergeant Kerstetter was transported to EMH Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Sergeant Kerstetter had served with the Elyria Police Department for 15 years and had previously served with the Lorain County Sheriff's Office. Sergeant Kerstetter is survived by his wife and three daughters.
Sergeant Kerstetter was promoted to the rank of Sergeant posthumously.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 177
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 290 ReflectionsJim, may God and St. Michael continue to watch over you in Heaven and your wife and daughters here on Earth. You are truly missed. You will never be forgotten.
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