Deputy Sheriff George S. Elliott

Deputy Sheriff George S. Elliott | Mississippi County Sheriff's Department, Missouri
Mississippi County Sheriff's Department, Missouri
Deputy Sheriff George S. Elliott

Mississippi County Sheriff's Department, Missouri

End of Watch Friday, January 15, 1897

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George S. Elliott

Deputy Sheriff George Elliott succumbed to gunshot wounds received three days earlier while he and a ex-marshal attempted to arrest a man for killing his brother-in-law. The suspect opened fire through the home's door, striking Deputy Elliott twice.

The suspect was convicted of murder and hanged July 10, 1898.

George Elliott was a local attorney who had been deputized to arrest the suspect.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 1 day
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Tuesday, January 12, 1897
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Executed in 1898
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