Tucson Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch: Saturday, July 2, 1892
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: July 2, 1892
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer William Elliott was stabbed to death while patrolling Meyer Street.
Just after midnight, he confronted a notorious criminal. The man pulled out a knife and stabbed Officer Elliott in the chest. He was able to fire at the suspect and killed him. Officer Elliott succumbed to his wounds at the scene.