Agent Robert J. Sellers, Sr., Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana

Agent Robert J. Sellers, Sr.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana

End of Watch Tuesday, March 13, 1923

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Robert J. Sellers, Sr.

Agent Robert Sellers was shot and killed in Waggaman, Louisiana while attempting to question a group of men he suspected of trapping out of season.

He was driving to his home with his son when he saw the group of men standing in front of a shanty. As he approached the men one of them ran into the shanty and grabbed a gun. As Agent Sellers followed him the man opened fire and shot Agent Sellers. Agent Sellers returned fire as he fell to the ground.

Agent Sellers' son ran to him, retrieved his service revolver, and wounded the man as he fled. The man was shot and killed by a posse several days later.

Agent Sellers was survived by his wife and seven children.

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Age 46
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

poacher

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Agent Sellers,
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 the state of Louisiana.

R.I.P.
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March 13, 2023