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Robert Heller
1886
Robert D. Heller.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice and you will always be remembered.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police
June 20th, 2020
Watchman Heller was a Civil War veteran, having served with the 9th Iowa Calvary.
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice and you will always be remembered.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police
June 20th, 2020
Service Record
Also Served
Avoca Police Department
Night Watchman
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