Patrolman Theophil Joseph Seyller - Peoria Police Dept. - IL - True Life Hero

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Theophil Joseph Seyller
- Nov. 03, 1894 -

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Peoria Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	IL, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Nov. 03, 1894
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 42 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Peoria Police Dept. - IL 600 SW Adams St Peoria, IL 61602 USA (309)673-4521
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Patrolman
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	9
On The Job:	1 years

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	IL USA Sat. Nov. 03, 1894
Summary:	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.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019


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