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Resided:
IA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 18, 1953
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 32 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Sioux City Police Dept.
IA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
5 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
IA
USA
Sat. Jul. 18, 1953
Summary:
Patrolman Sylvan Dykstra was accidentally shot and killed by another officer at the department's booking window.
The officers were standing on opposite sides of the window discussing a case when the other officer's weapon discharged. The round struck Patrolman Dykstra in the head, killing him.
Patrolman Dykstra had served with the Sioux City Police Department for 5 years. He is survived by his wife and child.p
