Lester Kenneth Setser.
Constable Lester Setser was shot and killed after taking a drunk man home. As he was leaving, the man shot him four times in the back. He was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect. On September 21, 1951, the suspect, 43, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Constable Setser was a World War II veteran and had served with the Decatur Police Department for two years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Constable Setser gave the Decatur Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Decatur community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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