Deputy Sheriff Elton C. Stover, Berrien County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

Deputy Sheriff Elton C. Stover

Berrien County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

End of Watch Friday, December 10, 1965

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Elton C. Stover

Deputy Sheriff Elton Stover succumbed to gunshot wounds when he and his partner responded to a bank robbery call in Benton Harbor at 10:50 am.

When they arrived, the suspects opened fire with a semi-automatic, striking Deputy Stover twice. He was transported to Mercy Hospital where he died during surgery a week later.

The suspects fled but were followed by a local couple who directed officers to their location. Two suspects were arrested and charged in connection with the robbery and murder. One suspect pled guilty to murder, was sentenced to prison, and died in 2004. The other suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on April 12, 1966. He died in prison on July 14, 2006.

Deputy Stover had served with the Berrien County Sheriff's Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and four sons.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, December 3, 1965
Weapon Rifle; Semi-automatic
Offender Sentenced to life

robbery

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 46th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 10, 2011