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John Drew Seifert

Died December 19, 1987

John Drew Seifert served in the U.S. Army for 13 years and 8 months. John served in the Korean War, and during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

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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Service Record
U.S. Army
1954 – 1956
U.S. Army
1956 – 1968
Also Served
Ozark Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 36-E · Line 3 cut as JOHN DREW SEIFERT
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In tribute

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

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