Patrolman Dykstra was accidentally shot and killed by another officer at the department's booking window on July 18, 1953.

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 the Sioux City Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and child.

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