| 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. |