Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Wiley was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance at a local hotel. He was entering the room with a room key when the occupant inside opened fire. Although mortally wounded, Marshal Wiley was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Marshal Wiley had been with the agency for six months.
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) October 4th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Wiley served with the Seward Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Seward community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Wiley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Charles H. Wiley is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In AK, 35 of 50 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70% of this state's fallen. That is 15.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles H. Wiley's cause is highlighted.
How Charles H. Wiley Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles H. Wiley is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles H. Wiley was killed by handgun.