Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, April 19, 1990
Add to My HeroesDanny Lee Elbert
Deputy Danny Elbert was shot and killed during an escape attempt by an inmate in the county jail at 1:45 am.
The inmate then stole a patrol car and escaped after shooting Deputy Elbert in the head. He was apprehended two days later in Bartow.
The man and his girlfriend, who provided him with the pistol, were convicted of murder and sentenced to life. His girlfriend was paroled on March 6th, 2012.
Deputy Elbert had served with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office for seven months. He is survived by nine brothers and sisters.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 7 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
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View all 9 ReflectionsDanny Lee Elbert, Belove Friend, Class of 1980 member never shall be forgotten or HONORED. With SPECIAL Tribute. AIRMAN Ross M Abrams, UNITED STATES Air FORCE (RETIRED)
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