Elk Park Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Thursday, June 12, 1902
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 12, 1902
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman James Ellis was shot and killed by a subject whom he had previously arrested for disorderly conduct.
The man confronted Policeman Ellis on at a cafe on Roan Mountain in Carter County, Tennessee, just over the state line near Elk Park. During the ensuing argument the man shot Policeman Ellis, killing him. Despite his wounds, Policeman Ellis was able to return fire and wounded the man. The subject was convicted of murder in Carter County and died in jail shortly after being convicted.