Deputy Marshal George Ellis
United States Department of Justice - Marshals Service
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Monday, December 10, 1877

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, December 10, 1877
Incident Location: Kentucky
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Deputy Marshal Ellis was shot and killed in Casey County, Kentucky, while attempting to serve a warrant on a man for illegally selling whiskey. When Deputy Marshal Ellis told the man he was under arrest the man pulled a pistol and opened fire, as Deputy Marshal Ellis returned fire. Both men were shot and killed in the exchange of gunfire.

Deputy Marshal Ellis had served with the Marshals Service for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.