Deputy Sheriff George S. Elliott, Mississippi County Sheriff's Department, Missouri

Deputy Sheriff George S. Elliott

Mississippi County Sheriff's Department, Missouri

End of Watch Friday, January 15, 1897

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George S. Elliott

Deputy Sheriff George Elliott succumbed to gunshot wounds received three days earlier while he and a ex-marshal attempted to arrest a man for killing his brother-in-law. The suspect opened fire through the home's door, striking Deputy Elliott twice.

The suspect was convicted of murder and hanged July 10, 1898.

George Elliott was a local attorney who had been deputized to arrest the suspect.

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Tour 1 day
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, January 12, 1897
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1898

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Deputy Sheriff Elliott,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mississippi County.

R.I.P.
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January 15, 2022