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Police Officer Daniel G. Ellis | Detroit Police Department, Michigan Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer

Daniel G. Ellis

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Wednesday, February 3, 1971

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: 6 years

Badge # 890

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/3/1971

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Apprehended

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Officer Daniel Ellis was shot and killed while attempting to protect citizens from a mentally deranged person who was armed with a firearm.

The suspect was taken into custody a short time later. He was convicted of manslaughter in 1956 for beating his wife to death.

Officer Ellis had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 41rst 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.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Dennis, thank you for sharing a son's devotion to his beloved dad.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 3, 2012

 

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