Deputy Sheriff Eli Pittman, Greenville County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

Deputy Sheriff Eli Pittman

Greenville County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch Monday, April 30, 1906

Eli Pittman

Deputy Eli Pittman succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained several hours earlier while attempting to arrest a man he believed to be intoxicated. The man had made previous threats against Deputy Pittman and shot him as he approached. The suspect was shot and killed.

Deputy Pittman was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 35
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, April 29, 1906
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 106th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 30, 2012