Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Wednesday, February 3, 1971
Add to My HeroesDaniel G. Ellis
Officer Daniel Ellis was shot and killed near Mother Charleszetta Waddles Perpetual Mission at 3700 Gratiot while attempting to protect citizens from a mentally deranged person with a firearm.
Officer Ellis pushed his partner out of the line of fire moments beore the gunman shot, but withheld return fire for fear of striking a mother and child standing just behind the gunman. He was struck several times and died en route to the hospital.
The suspect was taken into custody a short time later. He had 14 previous convictions including one for manslaughter in 1956 for beating his wife to death. He was acquitted of Officer Ellis' slaying by reason of insanity.
Officer Ellis, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, had served with the Detroit Police Department for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 890
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsI would like to thank all the people who have left post here for my dad. 50 years has been a long time but that day will always seem like yesterday
Dennis Ellis
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February 3, 2021
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