Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Sunday, October 16, 1881
Add to My HeroesDavid M. Sires
Special Police Officer David Sires was shot and killed while patrolling the area of Occidental Street and Washington Street.
He was attempting to arrest a male who had been kicked out of a saloon. This man then began firing a revolver into the ground. After being shot, Officer Sires was able to identify the man before he died.
The male was arrested but he was lynched by an angry mob who broke into the jail while he was awaiting trial. During the lynching, Sheriff Louis Wyckoff of the King County Sheriff's Department suffered a fatal heart attack. He and his deputies had been attacked by the mob and held down while the prisoners were hung.
Officer Sires was the first Seattle police officer to be killed in the line of duty. He had served with his Seattle Police Department for two years and was survived by his wife, two daughters, and six siblings. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, October 12, 1881
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Lynched by angry mob
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Sires,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Seattle. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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