Officer Bennie Frank Elrod, Galveston Police Department, Texas

Officer Bennie Frank Elrod

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

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Heroes 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