At 2100 hours, Metropolitan Division Officers W.H. Kesterson and E. W. Patrick were conducting crime suppression duties in the area of 43rd Place and Avalon Boulevard. The officers observed two suspects and noted they matched the description of the suspects involved in a recent robbery. The officers opted to conduct an investigatory stop. Kesterson, who was the passenger officer, jumped out of the police vehicle and attempted to detain the two individuals. A scuffle ensued between he and Kesterson. One suspect pulled a .38 Caliber Revolver and fired at Kesterson, striking him in the upper torso. Kesterson, although sustaining a mortal wound, drew on his training and experience as an 18-year veteran of the Department and continued the gunbattle. He returned fire, resulting in the demise of the suspect. Concurrently, the second suspect was also in the process of removing a handgun from his pocket. Kesterson was also able to direct fire at the second suspect, thus neutralizing his deadly threat. Emergency Medical Technicians responded to the scene, however, both suspects were pronounced dead.
Kesterson was transported to the Georgia Street Receiving Hospital, however, he succumbed to his injuries and died upon arrival. Kesterson was survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise E. Kesterson.
Policeman Kesterson was posthumously awarded the Los Angeles Police Department's Medal of Valor award in 2007.
Kesterson was transported to the Georgia Street Receiving Hospital, however, he succumbed to his injuries and died upon arrival. Kesterson was survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise E. Kesterson.
Policeman Kesterson was posthumously awarded the Los Angeles Police Department's Medal of Valor award in 2007.
At 2100 hours, Metropolitan Division Officers W.H. Kesterson and E. W. Patrick were conducting crime suppression duties in the area of 43rd Place and Avalon Boulevard. The officers observed two suspects and noted they matched the description of the suspects involved in a recent robbery. The officers opted to conduct an investigatory stop. Kesterson, who was the passenger officer, jumped out of the police vehicle and attempted to detain the two individuals. A scuffle ensued between he and Kesterson. One suspect pulled a .38 Caliber Revolver and fired at Kesterson, striking him in the upper torso. Kesterson, although sustaining a mortal wound, drew on his training and experience as an 18-year veteran of the Department and continued the gunbattle. He returned fire, resulting in the demise of the suspect. Concurrently, the second suspect was also in the process of removing a handgun from his pocket. Kesterson was also able to direct fire at the second suspect, thus neutralizing his deadly threat. Emergency Medical Technicians responded to the scene, however, both suspects were pronounced dead.
Kesterson was transported to the Georgia Street Receiving Hospital, however, he succumbed to his injuries and died upon arrival. Kesterson was survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise E. Kesterson.
Policeman Kesterson was posthumously awarded the Los Angeles Police Department's Medal of Valor award in 2007.
Kesterson was transported to the Georgia Street Receiving Hospital, however, he succumbed to his injuries and died upon arrival. Kesterson was survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise E. Kesterson.
Policeman Kesterson was posthumously awarded the Los Angeles Police Department's Medal of Valor award in 2007.
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