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Patrolman Samuel A. Moffatt | Peoria Police Department, Illinois
Peoria Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Samuel A. Moffatt

Peoria Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Wednesday, November 28, 1917

Biographical Info

Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

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.