Roll of Honor
Edward J. Seitz
Incident
Location: Overseas Weapon: Explosives; Mortar Offender: Not available
Special Agent Edward Seitz was killed in a mortar attack on Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq. A U.S. soldier was also wounded in the attack. Special Agent Seitz served as the Assistant Regional Security Officer to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Agent Seitz was the second federal agent killed during a mortar attack while detailed to Iraq to conduct investigations related to the War on Terror.
Special Agent Seitz had formally served as a police officer for the Cleveland Heights, Ohio Police Department, and East Cleveland, Ohio Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, brother, and parents.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Seitz served with the United States Department of State.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Seitz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Special Agent Edward J. Seitz 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 VA, 395 of 654 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At United States Department of State - Diplomatic Security Service, 4 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward J. Seitz's cause is highlighted.
How Edward J. Seitz Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward J. Seitz is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward J. Seitz was killed by explosives; mortar.
Incident Location
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