Deputy Sheriff Elmer Willis, Madison County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Deputy Sheriff Elmer Willis

Madison County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Monday, August 5, 1974

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Elmer Willis

Deputy Sheriff Elmer Willis was shot and killed while seated in his patrol car during a traffic stop on Pump Station Road.

Two subjects opened fire on him, striking him in the back and neck five times. One of the men died in prison while serving his sentence for Deputy Willis' murder.

Deputy Willis was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Madison County Sheriff's Office for one year. He was survived by his wife and children.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 1 year
Badge 721
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Pistol
Offender Deceased

traffic stop

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Deputy Sheriff Willis,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 5, 2024