Bennie Elrod
1948
Bennie Frank Elrod.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
Also Served
Galveston Police Department
Officer
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