Lester Setser
1951
Lester Kenneth Setser.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife and five children.
Service Record
Also Served
Decatur Police Department
Constable
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