Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, January 19, 1982
Add to My HeroesKenneth D. Ell
Deputy Ell was accidentally shot and killed by his partner during a confrontation with an armed suspect in a dark alley. When the suspect produced a handgun Deputy Ell's partner opened fire and accidentally struck Deputy Ell once in the head.
Deputy Ell had been with the agency for 14 years.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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View all 26 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Ell.
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