Deputy Constable G. Ralph Ellis

Deputy Constable G. Ralph Ellis

Creek County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Sunday, November 7, 1915

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G. Ralph Ellis

Deputy Constable Ralph Ellis was shot and killed with his own service weapon as he and another deputy constable searched a residence.

The officers had raided the residence and arrested the occupant for making illegal liquor. Deputy Ellis was guarding the prisoner as the other constable searched the home. The man suddenly grabbed Constable Ellis' weapon and shot fatally shot him.

Deputy Ellis was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Not available

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No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

November 7, 2020

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