Luzerne Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Thursday, July 9, 1970
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: July 9, 1970
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter
Patrolman Elmer Miller was killed when he was pushed down a flight of stairs by a deranged man who was high on drugs. The suspect was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Patrolman Miller had served with the Luzerne Township Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife.