Bio & Incident Details
Age: 35
Tour: 2 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Location: Kentucky
Incident Date: 12/10/1877
Weapon: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect: Shot and killed
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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.
