U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Ronald Chelius
1979
Ronald P. Chelius served the U.S. Marine Corps for 5 years. Ronald also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Agent Ronald Chelius was shot and killed in Sacramento, California while participating in an undercover drug purchase. An investigation into a Carson City drug ring led agents to a supplier in Sacramento. Agent Chelius had arranged to purchase a large amount of mescaline from two juvenile suspects. After the purchase Agent Chelius identified himself and told them, they were both under arrest. One of the suspects produced a small handgun and shot him in the chest, killing him. The suspects attempted to flee but were apprehended by other agents who were observing the operation. The subject who murdered Agent Chelius was paroled on September 16, 2014. Agent Chelius was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Nevada Division of Investigation and Narcotics for six years and had previously served with the Carson City Sheriff's Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1958 – 1963
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Nevada Division of Investigation and Narcotics
Agent
In Our Keeping
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