Police Officer David Ellerbee

Police Officer David Ellerbee

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Friday, November 1, 1968

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David Ellerbee

Officer Ellerbee was accidentally shot and killed by another officers inside the police garage of the 14th Police District.

Officer Ellerbee was a United States Military veteran and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 13 months. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 23
  • Tour 1 year, 1 month
  • Badge 1432
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

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Officer Ellerbe, on this actual 52nd anniversary of your untimely death I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that you are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

November 1, 2020

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