Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, November 1, 1968
Add to My HeroesDavid 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)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsOfficer 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.
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