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Detective Ellery B. Purnsley | Chester Police Department, Pennsylvania Chester Police Department, Pennsylvania

Detective

Ellery B. Purnsley

Chester Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Saturday, November 6, 1948

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 56

Tour: 31 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/6/1948

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Deceased

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Detective Ellery Purnsley was shot and killed as he responded to scene of the Market Street Massacre. He was approaching the building where the suspect was hiding after the man went on a shooting rampage.

Detective Purnsley had been with the agency for 31 years. He was survived by his daughter, Isabelle Abrams Green, and his granddaughter, Virginia B. Abrams.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 63rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
November 6, 2011

 

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