DAVID SIRES

Officer Rank: Chief of Police
Memorial Panel: 12-W: 3
Department: Seattle, Washington, P.D.
End of Watch: October 16, 1881
Cause: SHOT
Age: Unk
Years of Service: 2
Description: Chief Sires went to investigate the sounds of shots fired. He turned the corner and witnessed a man fleeing and gave chase. The suspect stopped and shot Chief Sires in the throat. Chief Sires died four days later. The suspect was arrested but was lynched before his case went to trial.
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