Bennie Frank Elrod.
Officer Bennie Elrod was shot and killed in the city jail at 10:00 pm after arresting a husband and wife for fighting at a downtown bar. While at the jail, the un-handcuffed wife grabbed Officer Elrod from behind, pinning his arms. The husband then grabbed Officer Elrod's .45 caliber service weapon and shot him twice at close range. Both suspects were kept in custody after the incident. The man received a two-year suspended sentence. Officer Elrod was a United States Army WWII veteran. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter. He is buried at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Harris County, Texas.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Officer Elrod served with the Galveston Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Galveston community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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