Charleston Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch: Friday, October 6, 1944
Age: 58
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 6, 1944
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: At large
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. The suspect was never identified.