Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Elliott was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to a domestic disturbance at a home on 5th Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, Officer Elliott entered a room and was immediately shot and killed by the suspect. Officer Elliott's partner was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Elliott served with the Columbus Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Elliott.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer William S. Elliott 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 GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Columbus Police Department, 19 of 26 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 73.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William S. Elliott's cause is highlighted.
How William S. Elliott Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William S. Elliott is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William S. Elliott was killed by gun.
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