United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, February 6, 1988
Add to My HeroesPaul S. Seema
Special Agent Seema and Special Agent George Montoya were shot at point blank range and killed while working undercover trying to apprehend drug smugglers in Los Angeles, California. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life.
Agent Seema had been with the agency for 13 years and was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location California
- Incident Date Friday, February 5, 1988
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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Special Agent George M. Montoya
United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration, US
EOW: February 5, 1988
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsThroughout the on going fight in the war against narcotics Paul S. Seema was able to keep his associates grounded by humor and was able to look past the ugly of the job. It takes an elite type of person to look danger in the face and still put a smile on peoples faces. Him and his partner gave their lives for the betterment of their communities and the world. With that said, the courage and admiration he displayed day in and day out portrays an image of what should be the standard of law enforcement as a whole. He is one of the many reminders of how lucky we are to have the ability to fight the good fight, give it our all everyday and never take any given day for granted.
Deputy Sheriff Trainee, Joel Di Conti
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
April 4, 2019
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