Officer William Elliott
Tucson Police Department
Arizona
End of Watch: Saturday, July 2, 1892

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: Saturday, July 2, 1892
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Elliott was stabbed to death while patrolling Myer Street. Just after midnight he confronted a notorious criminal. The man pulled out a knife and stabbed Officer Elliott in the chest. He was able to fire at the supect and killed him. Officer Elliott succumbed to his wounds at the scene.