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Patrolman Theophil Joseph Seyller | Peoria Police Department, Illinois Peoria Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Theophil Joseph Seyller

Peoria Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Saturday, November 3, 1894

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 42

Tour: 1 year

Badge # 9

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/3/1894

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Arrested

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Patrolman Theophil 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 Peoria Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and six children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 117th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
November 3, 2011

 

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