Patrolman James Kerstetter Elyria Police Department, Ohio End of Watch: Monday, March 15, 2010 Age: 43 Badge Number: NA Years on The Job: 15 Cause of Death: Shot and killed   Patrolman James Kerstetter was shot and killed after responding to a call at a home on 18th Street. A mother in the home had called 911 to report that a neighbor had exposed himself to her child and kicked in a window in the home. The suspect opened fire on officers after they located him at his home, wounding Patrolman Kerstetter. Other officers returned fire and killed the suspect. Officer Kerstetter was transported to EMH Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Patrolman Kerstetter had served with the Elyria Police Department for 15 years and had previously served with the Lorain County Sheriff's Office. Patrolman Kerstetter is survived by his wife and three daughters. Click here to listen to actual police scanner traffic of the shooting.             Kerstetter at work with fellow officers.            Officers clearing the way for EMS         Agency Information Elyria Police Department 18 West Ave. Elyria, OH 44035 Phone: (440) 322-1926 Submit a Condolences Subscribe to Officer Down E-Mail Alerts Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth Darrell Thompson Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI, Community College Campus Patrol #14 darrell@policespecial.com www.sc4.edu Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon. From all the Staff at Police Special Inc. Contact us to have information posted or if you have any info pertaining to already posted information. Please contact a Police Special Inc. or Fax to 866-809-5551  Contact us