Lieutenant Keith Ellsworth

Lieutenant Keith Ellsworth | Charleston Police Department, South Carolina
Charleston Police Department, South Carolina
Lieutenant Keith Ellsworth

Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Friday, October 6, 1944

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Keith Ellsworth

Lieutenant Ellsworth was shot and killed at 0415 hours when he and other officers interrupted a burglary in progress at an auto shop on Meeting Street. As the officers approached the suspect opened fire, striking him in the chest. The suspect was never identified.

Bio

  • Age 58
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender At large
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Lt. Ellsworth,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Charleston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 6, 2024

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