Rural Police Officer Ellis Andrew Shields, Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

Rural Police Officer Ellis Andrew Shields

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch Thursday, October 1, 1925

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Ellis Andrew Shields

Rural Police Officer Ellis Shields was shot and killed near Chesnee when he stopped a car suspected of hauling illegal liquor around 9 pm.

Officer Shields was shot in the head when a gunfight resulted between him and two cousins. Officer Shields managed to return fire, critically wounding the man who shot him.

The gunman who claimed self-defense was tried and acquitted.

Officer Shields had served with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office for at least three years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Officer Shields' brother, Deputized Constable Melton Shields, was shot and killed in the line of duty on February 18th, 1930.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Pistol
Offender Acquitted

alcohol violation, traffic stop

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Officer Shields,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Spartanburg County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 1, 2025