Sheriff Elmer F. Davis, Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

Sheriff Elmer F. Davis

Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Sunday, April 24, 1949

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Elmer F. Davis

Sheriff Elmer Davis and his brother, Undersheriff Milton Davis, were shot and killed when they attempted to arrest a man who had gone crazy and began shooting people. While the deputies were in the suspect's home they exchanged shots and both were killed.

The man then set fire to his house and was killed in the ensuing blaze.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

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Sheriff Davis,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dickinson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 24, 2024