Patrolman Theophil Joseph Seyller
Peoria Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, November 3, 1894

Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 9

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 3, 1894
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Arrested

Patrolman Seyller was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a boy wanted for stealing a bicycle. The boy's father shot Patrolman Seyller four times, killing him.

Patrolman Seyller had served with the agency for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and six children.