United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Monday, December 10, 1877
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 10, 1877
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
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.