Keith County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska
End of Watch Tuesday, May 1, 1923
Add to My HeroesGeorge Nichols Heiser
Sheriff George Heiser was shot and killed while attempting to arrest the suspect wanted for murdering Officer Albert Peterson of the Scottsbluff Police Department one week earlier.
Four days later, members of a posse shot and killed the suspect.
Sheriff Heiser had served with the Keith County Sheriff's Office for 5 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Shot and killed
Related LODD Deaths
Police Officer Albert W. Peterson
Scottsbluff Police Department, NE
EOW: April 25, 1923
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsSheriff Heiser,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Keith County.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 1, 2023
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