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- Mar. 15, 2010 -
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Elyria Police Dept. Patch
Resided: OH, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Mar. 15, 2010
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 43 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Elyria Police Dept. - OH
18 West Ave  
Elyria, OH   44035   USA
(440)323-3302
County: Lorain
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Sergeant
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
Badge: 177
On The Job: 15 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: OH   USA   Mon. Mar. 15, 2010
Summary: 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, and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant posthumously.

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