United States Department of the Treasury - Office of Internal Revenue, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, February 15, 1871
Add to My HeroesEllis T. Jenkins
Deputy Collector Ellis Jenkins was shot and killed in New Madrid, Missouri, by a man who's son had been confronted by the officer over a violation of revenue laws.
The man fatally shot Deputy Collector Jenkins with a shotgun as he stood in the doorway of his rooming house. The suspect was arrested in connection with the murder.
Deputy Collector Jenkins was a Union Army 2nd Lieutenant who served with the 50th Missouri Infantry, Company K, during the Civil War. He also held a commission as a deputy United States Marshal at the time of his murder.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Missouri
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Collector Jenkins,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the Union Army during the Civil War.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
February 15, 2021
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