Police Officer Robert L. Litsey
Seattle Police Department
Washington
End of Watch: Thursday, September 25, 1924

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 25, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 19 years

Officer Litsey was shot and killed after responding to a report of loitering on a staircase. When Officer Litsey called for the suspects to come down the stairs, one of the suspects opened fire, killing Officer Litsey.

The shooter was sentenced to 19 years in prison. Two others were convicted of manslaughter.

Officer Litsey had been a member of the Seattle Police Department for 22 years and was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.