Deputy Sheriff Elmer Willis, Madison County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Deputy Sheriff Elmer Willis

Madison County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Monday, August 5, 1974

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Elmer Willis

Deputy Sheriff Elmer Willis was shot and killed while seated in his patrol car during a traffic stop on Pump Station Road.

Two subjects opened fire on him, striking him in the back and neck five times. One of the men died in prison while serving his sentence for Deputy Willis' murder.

Deputy Willis was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Madison County Sheriff's Office for one year. He was survived by his wife and children.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 1 year
Badge 721
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Pistol
Offender Deceased

traffic stop

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Elmer was a friend, his mother Thelma took care of my mom when she was doing poorly. He used to get off the bus at my house from south side school and I can remember people looking at him getting off in a white neighborhood on Glenn Carrie road in hull. We thought it was funny. We remained friends until I was drafted and he joined the navy. When he told me he was joining the sheriff's office, I told him to be careful, the next thing I knew he was gone. Elmer was a very nice guy him and his brothers used to tell me that if any black guys fooled with me to just let them know, funny days. Elmer I still think of you and I hope to see you in heaven. Chuck Mc cants

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July 1, 2025