Deputy Sheriff Kenneth D. Ell

Kenneth D. Ell

Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Ell was inadvertently shot and killed by his partner during a confrontation with an armed subject at 1521 W 102nd Street.

When the suspect produced a handgun, Deputy Ell's partner opened fire. The bullet struck a solid object, splintered, and a fragment struck Deputy Ell once in the head.

The armed subject was a convicted felon.

Deputy Ell had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife.