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Deputy Sheriff George Elliott succumbed to gunshot wounds received three days earlier while he and a ex-marshal attempted to arrest a man for killing his brother-in-law. The suspect opened fire through the home's door, striking Deputy Elliott twice.
The suspect was convicted of murder and hanged July 10, 1898.
George Elliott was a local attorney who had been deputized to arrest the suspect.
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129 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Deputy Sheriff Elliott served with the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Charleston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Mississippi County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1897, 5 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1897, 52 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 137th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1897, 54 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 136th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.8% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Fridays: 12.5%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 38% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Mississippi County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
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