Eastover Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, August 30, 1945
Add to My HeroesElisha A. Wilson
Chief Elisha Wilson was shot and killed in a local mercantile store by a man he had an argument with the day before.
The 49-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison January 17, 1946.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsI found this. Both these men were family. My moms uncles. My mothers was 4 years old. In the store that day and witnessed what happened. They are both buried in my family cementary in Eastover. SC. My Mother is also deceased. Her name is Georgia Ann Clarkson Phipps.
Debbie Y. PHIPPS
Family Member
May 24, 2021
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