Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Atticus Ellzey was shot and killed in Otter Creek after being lured into a wooded area by two men.
Moments earlier Deputy Ellzey had asked the two white men to leave an African American hangout to avoid having any problems between the white and black citizens.
As he entered the wooded area he was shot by the men. He was taken to a local doctor's office where he was able to identify the men who shot him.
Both were arrested and sentenced to life in prison.
Deputy Ellzey was survived by his wife and 14 children.
Survivors
Deputy Ellzey was survived by his wife and 14 children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Ellzey served with the Levy County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Bronson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Ellzey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Atticus Haygood Ellzey is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 53.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Atticus Haygood Ellzey's cause is highlighted.
How Atticus Haygood Ellzey Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Atticus Haygood Ellzey is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Atticus Haygood Ellzey was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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