Rural Police Officer Ellis A. Shields, Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

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Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

Rural Police Officer

Ellis A. Shields

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch: Thursday, October 1, 1925

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 34

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/1/1925

Weapon: Handgun; Pistol

Suspect: Apprehended

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Rural Police Officer Ellis Shields was shot and killed near Chesnee by a man he attempted to arrest for assault and battery with intent to kill. Officer Shields managed to return fire, critically wounding the suspect.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
October 2, 2010

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Line of duty deaths this year
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Gunfire deaths this year
7 -36%

Auto-related deaths this year
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Rural Police Officer

Ellis A. Shields

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