Sergeant Robert L. Elliott, Miami County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Sergeant Robert L. Elliott

Miami County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, February 25, 1987

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Robert L. Elliott

Sergeant Robert Elliott was shot and killed with his own weapon while guarding a prisoner inside Stouder Memorial Hospital.

The prisoner asked to take a shower and grabbed Sergeant Elliott's .357 revolver as Sergeant Elliott removed the restraints. A struggle ensued and the suspect shot Sergeant Elliott in the chest. Sergeant Elliott was transferred to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect escaped from the hospital but later committed suicide during a shootout with Kentucky police.

Sergeant Elliott had served Miami County Sheriff's Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and one son.

On April 29th, 2014, the Ohio governor signed SB 226 making SR41 between Troy and Covington, Ohio, the Sheriff's Sgt. Robert 'Bobby' Elliott Memorial Highway.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 15 years
Badge 16

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Committed suicide

prisoner custody

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NEVER FORGET! Please join me and honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Sergeant Robert L. Elliott of the Miami County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

February 25, 2024