Rural Police Officer Ellis A. Shields
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office
South Carolina
End of Watch: Thursday, October 1, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 1, 1925
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Rural Police Officer Ellis Shields was shot and killed near Chesnee by a man he attempted to arrest for assault and battery with intent to kill. Officer Shields managed to return fire, critically wounding the suspect.