Fort Myers Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, January 3, 1930
Add to My HeroesMatthew Gerome Hisler
Lieutenant Matthew Hisler succumbed to wounds sustained two days earlier when he was shot while attempting to arrest a man making threats and creating a disturbance at 1023 Alicia Street.
The man fired a shotgun blast into the lieutenant's leg. He was arrested after he fled the scene and charged with second-degree murder.
His trial resulted in a mistrial.
Lieutenant Hisler had served with the Fort Myers Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and eight children and is buried in Fort Denaud Cemetery, Denaud, Florida.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 30
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, January 1, 1930
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsLT HISLER, As your great Granddaughter, I never knew you. But have been told a lot about you. THANK YOU, For your service and sacrifice. Deborah Jan Hisler Temple
Deborah J. Hisler Temple
Great Granddaughter
July 23, 2025
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