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Detective Michael J. Ellis, Jr. | San Antonio Police Department, Texas San Antonio Police Department, Texas

Detective

Michael J. Ellis, Jr.

San Antonio Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Thursday, May 11, 1944

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 5 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/11/1944

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Committed suicide

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Detective Ellis was shot and killed after responding to a report of a shooting. When the detectives arrived at the scene they spotted the suspect running down the street. The man fired at the patrol car and continued running. Detective Ellis began to chase the man but was shot twice and killed. The suspect then committed suicide.

Detective Ellis had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and two children.

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Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Ms)
April 18, 2010

 

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