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United States > U.S. Government > United States Department of State - Diplomatic Security Service > Special Agent Edward J. Seitz

Special Agent

Edward J. Seitz

United States Department of State - Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Sunday, October 24, 2004

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Bomb

Location: Overseas

Incident Date: 10/24/2004

Weapon: Explosives; Mortar

Suspect: Not available

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Special Agent Edward Seitz was killed in a mortar attack on Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq. A U.S. soldier was also wounded in the attack. Special Agent Seitz served as the Assistant Regional Security Officer to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.

Agent Seitz was the second federal agent killed during a mortar attack while detailed to Iraq to conduct investigations related to the War on Terror.

Special Agent Seitz had formally served as a police officer for the Cleveland Heights, Ohio Police Department, and East Cleveland, Ohio Police Department. He is survived by his wife, brother, and parents.

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