Galveston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, March 11, 1948
Bennie Frank Elrod
Officer Bennie Elrod was shot and killed in the city jail at 10:00 pm after arresting a husband and wife for fighting at a downtown bar.
While at the jail the un-handcuffed wife grabbed Officer Elrod from behind, pinning his arms. The husband then grabbed Officer Elrod's .45 caliber service weapon and shot him twice at close range. Both suspects were kept in custody after the incident.
Officer Elrod was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge 273
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsHeroes live forever, Officer Elrod, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Galveston and the great State of Texas.
Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
March 11, 2013
Recent LODD Deaths
Trooper Robert E. Nagle
New Jersey State Police, NJ
EOW: November 26, 2018
Deputy U.S. Marshal Chase S. White
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, US
EOW: November 29, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Antonio Hinostroza
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: November 25, 2018
Police Officer David Romrell
South Salt Lake Police Department, UT
EOW: November 24, 2018
Police Officer Hunter Edwards
Winchester Police Department, VA
EOW: November 24, 2018
Police Officer Leann Simpson
Philadelphia Police Department, MS
EOW: November 24, 2018
Police Officer Samuel Jimenez
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: November 19, 2018
Police Officer Jason Michael Seals
Slidell Police Department, LA
EOW: November 17, 2018
Police Officer Toshio Hirai
Gardena Police Department, CA
EOW: November 15, 2018