San Antonio Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, May 11, 1944
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 11, 1944
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Detective Ellis was shot and killed after responding to a report of a shooting. When the detectives arrived at the scene they spotted the suspect running down the street. The man fired at the patrol car and continued running. Detective Ellis began to chase the man but was shot twice and killed. The suspect then committed suicide.
Detective Ellis had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and two children.