Peoria Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 28, 1917
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 28, 1917
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Samuel Moffatt was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a robbery suspect at Dietz Saloon at 1901 S. Adams Street. Another officer shot and killed the suspect.
Patrolman Moffatt was survived by his wife and seven children.