Peoria Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, November 3, 1894
Theophil Joseph Seyller
Patrolman Theophil Seyller was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a boy wanted for stealing a bicycle.
The boy's father shot Patrolman Seyller four times, killing him.
Patrolman Seyller had served with the Peoria Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 9
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsI have just read of the policeman's murder, here,
https://archive.org/stream/referee1418941895chic#page/n58/mode/1up
and so I looked up his name and I found this memorial page.
Reid Welch
June 7, 2018
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