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Philadelphia sets Oct. 19-20 services for Officer Shane Seiber

Viewing and funeral services have been scheduled for Officer Shane Seiber, a 40-year-old Philadelphia police officer killed in the line of duty. He leaves behind his wife and two young children.

Philadelphia sets Oct. 19-20 services for Officer Shane Seiber
Philadelphia police Officer Shane Seiber will be remembered at public services on Oct. 19 and 20, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 announced Tuesday. A viewing is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at John F. Givnish Funeral Home, 10975 Academy Road. A second viewing will take place from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 1723 Race St. Funeral services will follow at noon at the cathedral. Seiber, 40, served on the Philadelphia force for 10 years. He was shot three times while on duty early Saturday morning and died from his injuries. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said Seiber’s wife and other relatives were with him before he died. Seiber leaves behind a 7-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter.

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