Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, October 21, 1944
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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Special Deputy Sheriff Elmore David Pressley Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 44 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
End of Watch: Saturday, October 21, 1944
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