Special Deputy Sheriff Elmore David Pressley, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Special Deputy Sheriff Elmore David Pressley

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, October 21, 1944

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Elmore David Pressley

Special Deputy Elmore Pressley succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier while attempting to arrest a man who was armed with a rifle and caused a disturbance.

The man was shot and killed the following year while being arrested on an unrelated charge by members of the Gary, Indiana, Police Department.

Deputy Pressley had served with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office for one year. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, October 18, 1944
Weapon Rifle
Offender Shot and killed

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Special Deputy Sheriff Pressley,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hamilton County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 21, 2024