Night Watchman Robert D. Heller

Night Watchman Robert D. Heller | Avoca Police Department, Iowa
Avoca Police Department, Iowa
Night Watchman Robert D. Heller

Avoca Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Sunday, June 20, 1886

Robert D. Heller

Night Watchman Robert Heller was shot and killed by a man he intended to arrest for wife beating. The suspect opened fire with a shotgun from inside his home as Watchman Heller walked up to his front door. The suspect then shot and killed himself.

Watchman Heller was a Civil War veteran, having served with the 9th Iowa Calvary.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Committed suicide
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