Lieutenant Keith Ellsworth, Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

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Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

Lieutenant

Keith Ellsworth

Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch: Friday, October 6, 1944

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Age: 58

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/6/1944

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Lieutenant Ellsworth was shot and killed at 0415 hours when he and other officers interrupted a burglary in progress at an auto shop on Meeting Street. As the officers approached the suspect opened fire, striking him in the chest.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 66th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
October 6, 2010

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Keith Ellsworth

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