Creek County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Sunday, November 7, 1915
G. Ralph Ellis
Deputy Constable Ralph Ellis was shot and killed with his own service weapon as he and another deputy constable searched a residence.
The officers had raided the residence and arrested the occupant for making illegal liquor. Deputy Ellis was guarding the prisoner as the other constable searched the home. The man suddenly grabbed Constable Ellis' weapon and shot fatally shot him.
Deputy Ellis was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Constable Ellis,
On today, the 101st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Creek County.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
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