Sheriff Elmer F. Davis
Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Sunday, April 24, 1949
Add to My HeroesElmer F. Davis
Sheriff Elmer Davis and his brother, Undersheriff Milton Davis, were shot and killed when they attempted to arrest a man who had gone crazy and began shooting people. While the deputies were in the suspect's home they exchanged shots and both were killed.
The man then set fire to his house and was killed in the ensuing blaze.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
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View all 9 ReflectionsSheriff Davis,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dickinson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 24, 2024
