Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer John Seifert and Police Officer Charles Alcuri were shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute between two neighbors. After murdering the officers, the suspect committed suicide with Officer Seifert's service weapon. Officer Seifert had served with the Ozark Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Seifert gave the Ozark Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ozark community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Seifert.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer John Drew Seifert 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 AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 8.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Ozark Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Drew Seifert's cause is highlighted.
How John Drew Seifert Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Drew Seifert is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Drew Seifert was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Ozark Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
