Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, October 1, 1925
Add to My HeroesEllis Andrew Shields
Rural Police Officer Ellis Shields was shot and killed near Chesnee by a man he attempted to arrest for assault and battery with intent to kill.
Officer Shields managed to return fire, critically wounding the suspect.
Officer Shields' brother, Deputized Constable Melton Shields, was shot and killed in the line of duty on February 18th, 1930.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Apprehended
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Deputized Constable Melton James Shields
Spartanburg County Constable's Office, SC
EOW: February 18, 1930
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