JAMES DELMAR ELLIS

Officer Rank: Night Watchman
Memorial Panel: 45-W: 24
Department: Brighton, Colorado, P.D.
End of Watch: March 6, 1908
Cause: SHOT
Age: 26
Years of Service: 2
Description: Officer Ellis was on patrol when he spotted several men burglarizing the Post Office. A suspect hiding behind a barrel opened fire as Officer Ellis approached, striking him. Officer Ellis was able to return fire before he collapsed and died. The suspects fled the scene.
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