Constable Herbert L. Kessinger

Constable Herbert L. Kessinger | Grisham Township Constable's Office, Illinois
Grisham Township Constable's Office, Illinois
Constable Herbert L. Kessinger

Grisham Township Constable's Office, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, October 4, 1910

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Herbert L. Kessinger

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.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Not available
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Constable Kessinger's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 1-5-17 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

January 5, 2017

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