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- Jul. 17, 1966 -
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Fort Pierce Police Department Agency Patch
Resided: FL, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jul. 17, 1966
Race/Sex: Black Male / 43 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Fort Pierce Police Dept.
FL   USA
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Sergeant
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: FL   USA   Sun. Jul. 17, 1966
Summary: Sergeant Ellis was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to a domestic disturbance call. The male suspect opened fire on the officers, striking Sergeant Ellis five times and wounding the other officer twice. Sergeant Ellis' partner managed to return fire seriously wounding the suspect. It was later learned the suspect had escaped from MacClenney State Mental Hospital.

The suspect was convicted of Sergeant Ellis' murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison in 2003

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