Deputy Constable G. Ralph Ellis, Creek County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Constable G. Ralph Ellis

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
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Deputy 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.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 7, 2016