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Resided:
MN, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Dec. 07, 1953
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 43 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Anoka County Sheriff's Office
MN
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Deputy
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MN
USA
Mon. Dec. 07, 1953
Summary:
Deputy Sheriff Ernest Zettergren was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at a local tavern.
He had noticed that a window was broken out at the business and pulled up behind a car in front of it. He was able to radio the license plate when the suspect came out and approached the car. The man immediately shot Deputy Zettergren twice and then fled with the officer's weapon and clipboard.
The man was arrested later in the morning and confessed. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Deputy Zettergren was survived by his wife and six children.
