United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Jerry Lee Sukstorf
1987
Jerry Lee Sukstorf served the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years. Jerry served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Sergeant Jerry Sukstorf suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with a DUI suspect. He was attempted to arrest the man, but the man became belligerent.
The man then began to struggle with Sergeant Sukstorf and two backup officers. They were able to subdue the man and transport him to the hospital. A short time later the man again started struggling with the officers and was subdued again.
Despite feeling ill, Sergeant Sukstorf returned to patrol but collapsed about 30 minutes later.
The man then began to struggle with Sergeant Sukstorf and two backup officers. They were able to subdue the man and transport him to the hospital. A short time later the man again started struggling with the officers and was subdued again.
Despite feeling ill, Sergeant Sukstorf returned to patrol but collapsed about 30 minutes later.
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Service Record
Also Served
North Platte Police Department
Sergeant
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