Night Watchman Robert D. Heller
Avoca Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Sunday, June 20, 1886
Add to My HeroesRobert 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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