Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, October 21, 1944
Add to My HeroesElmore 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsSpecial 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
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