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Resided:
CO, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Mar. 06, 1908
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 26 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Brighton Police Dept.
CO
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Night Watchman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
2 weeks
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
CO
USA
Fri. Mar. 06, 1908
Summary:
Night Watchman Ellis was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at the local post office. He was shot by one of the suspects who was hiding behind a barrel. Despite being mortally wounded, Watchman Ellis returned fire as the suspects fled.
The suspects were later apprehended.
Night Watchman Ellis had served with the Brighton Police Department for only 2 weeks. He was survived by his wife and two children.
